Laboratory technician

Overview :

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.

We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!Responsibilities : A

Laboratory Support Technician

will work

Full-time, Days,

and will perform blood specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples.

The LST orders laboratory tests in the Laboratory Information System, processes, files requisitions, processes specimens for testing, prepares samples to be sent to reference laboratories for testing and processes test results that were referred to other reference laboratories.

Answers telephone as necessary. The LST will follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedure.A Laboratory Support Technician identifies all patients by verifying name, date of birth, as well as verifying medical record number against Epic and / or the paper requisition prior to specimen collection.

Performs routine / STAT phlebotomy after verifying patients identity. Labels specimens in the presence of the patientA Laboratory Support Technician communicates with all patients, explaining the procedure, answering questions and providing information in a manner that assures confidentiality and handles health information in accordance with HIPAA regulationsCollects appropriate and high-quality specimens for all tests ordered (venous and capillary) from all age groups.

Routinely works in an efficient manner, regularly meeting the draw standard of 7-9 inpatients and 8-10 outpatients per hour and assists coworkers when work in the assigned area is completeA Laboratory Support Technician ceviews all specimens and requisitions or batch logs to assure that the appropriate specimen for each test ordered has been collected, each specimen meets the quality requirements, and had been appropriately labeled.

They validate that all specimens were transported appropriately and have been received, completing incident reports or other applicable reports when there is a variance.

And they complete all receiving steps following established Laboratory guidelinesReceives the batch and / or specimen in the LIS, entering required information as needed.

For tests that have not been entered into the LIS, enters all practitioner orders accurately. Delivers STAT, urgent or other specimens that are processed in the technical area in a timely mannerProcesses all specimens accurately, consistently relabels and / or aliquots specimens, maintaining specimen integrity.

And delivers specimens that are performed within the lab promptly and prepares specimens to be sent to reference labs accurately following established Laboratory policies to meet expected turnaround timesA Laboratory Support Technician consistently follows all hospital and laboratory policies and proceduresAssists with training of new staff as requestedA Laboratory Support Technician completes responsibilities defined on the laboratorys task listsPerforms other duties as assigned within scope of practice

Qualifications : Education : High School or GED, requiredExperience : One year of experience in similar capacity, preferredLicense / Certification : CPT-A Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) from training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes a minimum of sixty hours of didactic training and sixty hours of clinical experience, or one hundred observed phlebotomy draws, preferredSkills : AccountabilityAccuracyComputer SkillsCritical ThinkingInteracting with PeopleMulti-TaskingPhysical Requirements : Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs.

for force occasionally, and / or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and / or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Occasional crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, fit testingFrequent typing / clerical / dexterity, hearing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing / monitor / computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)Constant walkingHazards : Frequent bodily fluids / bloodborne exposureTravel : Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.

Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include : Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick timeMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife insurance and disability protectionRetirement benefits including an employer matchAnd more!Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and / or position.

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only) : Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Min : USD $17.67 / Hr.

Max : USD $26.50 / Hr.

EEO Statement (Text Only) : We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Last updated : 2024-04-05