Clinical Lab Technician - Core Lab 3rd shift

Davita Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a laboratory technician to perform technical procedures, ensure quality control, and deliver excellent patient service. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science and strong technical and interpersonal skills. This role involves maintaining safety, collaborating with the team, and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science or a related physical, chemical, or biological science.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex technical procedures in the laboratory.
• Deliver service excellence, fostering teamwork and quality patient care.
• Participate in process development and helping train others.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Technical proficiency

Relationship building

Independent work ethic

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science or related field

Job description

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Performs accurate and timely processing, testing, and result reporting. Provides preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs routine and complex technical procedures in the laboratory information system, including phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage. Ensures preventive maintenance, supply management, and quality control with proper documentation, coordination, and communication.
2. Maintains knowledge of and complies with applicable laws and regulations. Stays updated on techniques, procedures, and protocols within the lab and its sections. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
3. Delivers service excellence, fosters teamwork, and ensures quality patient care by adapting communication styles for cultural differences, addressing concerns through research and resolution, utilizing troubleshooting skills, and managing interruptions effectively.
4. Maintains a safe environment by wearing appropriate PPE, reporting spills and hazards immediately, and following guidelines for patient information confidentiality.
5. Participates in process development and improvement initiatives, including quality assurance, continuing education, department meetings, and special projects.
6. Provides constructive feedback for individual improvement and assists in training and evaluating employees, students, and interns.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in medical laboratory science or a related physical, chemical, or biological science from an accredited institution.

Licensure Requirement:

Not specified.

Certifications:

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills.
• Technical proficiency in discipline-specific procedures.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Efficient and independent work ethic with team collaboration skills.

Experience:

Not specified.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally: Bending, twisting, climbing stairs/ladders, exposure to fumes/gases/vapors, lifting/carrying 11-20 lbs and 21-40 lbs, dealing with loud noises, pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs, reaching above shoulder, squatting/kneeling.

Frequently: Handling chemicals/medications, using computers, grasping, gripping, turning, operating machinery, repetitive hand/arm movements, walking.

Continuously: Speaking, handling biohazard waste, bodily fluids, visual and auditory perception, decision making, problem solving, sitting/standing, and various sensory perceptions.

Additional physical requirements: Not specified.

The above duties describe the general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive. Supervisors may assign additional duties as needed. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet