Lab Tech/Lab Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:

Lab Tech/Lab Assistant provides patient care in a primary/family care practice under the direction of a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. In this role, the lab tech serves patients of all ages including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs quality control, monitors equipment temperatures, and perform daily lab tasks.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on diagnostic equipment.
• Performs routine laboratory and general tasks necessary for daily operation of laboratory.
• Collects, prs, cleans, and stores lab equipment.
• Performs phlebotomy and maintains records and lab files.
• Perform CLIA waived and routine moderate complexity laboratory tests.
• Key data into electronic medical records, and or other similar office procedures
• Inventory and stock reagents and chemical solutions and materials.
• Adhere to all standards of care, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA Compliance
• Assist with other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent education

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One (1) year of experience as a laboratory processor or laboratory assistant. Current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Technician program may be substituted for experience.
• One (1) year of phlebotomy experience

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Technician program preferred. (Certification not required)
• Current Basic Life Support card from the American Heart Association, prior to hire date
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate many on-going tasks
• Must be organized and attentive to detail, and able to work quickly and efficiently to assure
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance
• Positive attitude and ability to effectively work in a team environment

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