Lab Technician PRN

Epiphany Dermatology PA; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Mental health services

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with company matching

Employee discounts

HSA and FSA

Tuition assistance

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Epiphany Dermatology PA in Waco, TX seeks a Lab Technician to support the lab team in processing tissue samples and ensuring accurate documentation. You will work with the Grossing Technician and Lab Manager to maintain smooth laboratory operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with preferred further education in medical laboratory sciences and familiarity with EHR systems. This role offers meaningful growth and comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: associate degree in a lab science or medical lab tech.
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient tissue samples for macroscopic evaluation.
• Enter information into the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Maintain CLIA-required records and documentation.
• Follow safety protocols and proper waste disposal.
• Support lab operations and assist the Lab Manager as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record

E-Systems

Detail-oriented

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in a lab science

Job description

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PRN Technical Waco, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 6304

Are you looking for an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company? Epiphany Dermatology , headquartered in Austin, TX, is on a mission to improve access to dermatology services and provide exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S.

We are looking for a service-oriented, motivated individual to join us as a Lab Technician to accomplish this mission . With ambitions to increase our reach over the next four to five years, our quickly expanding company has gone from a single site in 2015 to over 100 dermatological clinics nationwide.

Our employees are the key to our success and we're proud to offer eligible employees great benefits (many at no cost!), perks like free skin care, generous time off plans, the opportunity for growth, and the chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization taking patient care to the next level.

We are excited to grow our team with individuals who are as passionate about our patients as we are and invest a lot of time and energy in our employees’ development because we believe being a part of the Epiphany team is a career opportunity—not just another job.

What we are looking for:

The Lab Tech is instrumental in providing a variety of support functions that are critical is assisting the Lab Manager and helping ensure smooth operations of the lab. The Lab Tech functions as an integral and collaborative member of the healthcare team, displaying professional behavior and communicating effectively with others. The MA must demonstrate competency in all skills related macroscopic and microscopic tissue processing. Lab Techs are responsible for ensuring lab support is appropriately met by performing the following duties: What you’ll do:

Laboratory tasks related to receiving, organizing, and preparing patient tissue samples for macroscopic evaluation by the Grossing Technician. These include (but not limited do: Confirming patient identity, accessioning specimens and preparing and correctly labeling specimen blocks.

Gross entry - Assisting with entering information provided by the Grossing Technician into the patient’s electronic medical record.

General lab maintenance to include slide and block organization and storage and Maintenance of CLIA required records and documentation.

Adhering to all safety protocols.

Filtering formalin to be used in the process.

Ensures that blood/body fluids, biohazard materials, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed of, according to infection control guidelines.

Monitors expiration dates and takes action accordingly. Recognizes usage trends affecting unit supplies and makes recommendations for adjustments.

Other duties as assigned.

It’ll help to have/be:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work with an Electronic Health Record and other related E-Systems.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Prior anatomic pathology laboratory preferred, but not required. Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks, following through to completion.

Identifies self-learning needs related to job description and seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs.

Maintains regular, reliable and on-site attendance as scheduled by your supervisor.

Maintains positive relationships with patients/families, peers, vendors and other team members.

Qualifications/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Preferred but not required, Prior anatomic pathology laboratory.

Preferred but not required, An associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of training and education. Ideally 60 semester credit hours from an accredited institution that include the following:

6 semester credit hours of chemistry

6 semester credit hours of biology

12 semester credit hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Medical office, procedure/exam room and laboratory environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, biohazards or toxic substances. Daily activities may include standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting items up to 30 lbs .

We offer generous benefits including medical, life insurance, short-term disability coverage, mental health services, and more at no cost for eligible employees. In addition, we have great vision, dental, and supplemental insurance options. We also offer 401k with company matching, employee discounts, HSA and FSA, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and more!