Lab Technician I: Specimen & Diagnostics Support

Memorial Healthcare System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Laboratory Support professional in Hollywood, FL to assist in specimen processing and workflow across laboratory sections. The role involves registering orders, accessioning specimens, phlebotomy, and helping technologists with instruments and reagents.

The position requires entering data in the LIS, maintaining a safe work environment, and providing responsive service to clinical staff and patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Laboratory Information Systems.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
• Assists in preparation and processing of bone marrow specimens.
• Provides support functions to technologists including loading and maintaining instruments, preparing reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products and maintenance of equipment.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within training scope, including QC and safety checks.
• Completes culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation when staffed in Microbiology.
• Performs phlebotomy to ensure timely processing of lab orders.
• Provides laboratory customer service and performs clerical duties and stock maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Laboratory Support professional in Hollywood, FL to assist in specimen processing and workflow across laboratory sections. The role involves registering orders, accessioning specimens, phlebotomy, and helping technologists with instruments and reagents.

The position requires entering data in the LIS, maintaining a safe work environment, and providing responsive service to clinical staff and patients.