Lab Technician, Southern Medical Group-Weisgarber

Position Summary :

Performs routine and specialized clinical lab tests for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians. Collects and properly handles venous and capillary blood specimens.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Properly collects blood samples from venous and capillary sites as required by the clinic.
• Properly handles all specimens including prompt transport to the lab, special tube requirements, on ice, as needed, preparation and preservation, without contamination, etc.

Identifies and labels specimens.

• Performs all routine and specialized lab tests trained for as assigned.
• Runs, maintains and / or repairs laboratory equipment.
• Performs and documents quality control samples in assigned work area.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment, glassware and instruments.
• Prepares solutions, reagents and stains according to standard formulas and procedures.
• Answers phones and responds to physician inquiries regarding lab results.
• Maintains required records, reports, statistics, logs, files to comply with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies, i.e. CLIA.
• Acts as CLIA trainer for clinic as appropriate and has thorough knowledge of lab requirements.
• Informs patients of test results and medication changes or adjustments as needed after physician reviews and approves report.
• Plans work to insure maximum productivity with minimum amount of carry over work, while keeping overtime to a minimum.

Responsible for communicating to the other appropriate staff needed information about patient samples or instrument performance.

• Complies with OSHA standards, Universal Precautions, safety manuals and laboratory policies and procedures including, but not limited to, wearing gloves and using safety needles.
• Uses fundamentals of AIDET when communicating with patients.
• Maintains all insurance payor billing requirements and lab billing procedures so profitability of lab is maximized.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and / or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience :

Entry Level Position. Must possess basic computer skills, phlebotomy skills, and know basic medical terminology. OSHA and CLIA annual training.

Previous medical office experience helpful.

Licensure Requirement :

None