Laboratory Tech

Patients Emergency Room & Hospital; Baytown (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Patients Emergency Room & Hospital seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform essential lab services, report findings, and participate in quality control. The role supports specimen management, instrument calibration, and adherence to CLIA/COLA requirements in a busy hospital setting.

Under supervision of physicians and the Laboratory Manager, you will maintain equipment, document procedures, and ensure patient safety while delivering high-quality laboratory services and responsive customer care.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in medical technology or related sciences preferred.
• 1 year hospital setting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and laboratory practices.

Responsabilidades

• Performs specimen management, transport, tracking, and storage.
• Ensures compliance with manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains lab instruments and documents QC procedures.
• Transcribes and records data from instruments and certified personnel.
• Maintains records for CLIA inspections and regulatory audits.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work area and equipment.
• Responds to inquiries and supports supply monitoring and inventory.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, physical or biological sciences

Descripción del empleo

• Location 10133 Interstate 10,Baytown, TX, 77521,United States
• Employee Type FT Hourly - Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Heather
• Phone [phone]

Reports to: Manager

Position Goals

The Lab Tech at Patients Emergency Room and Hospital plays a critical part as a member of the professional laboratory technical team. The Lab Tech is responsible for all laboratory services, including performance, reporting, and interpreting laboratory examinations, proficiency testing, quality control, instrument maintenance and validation, and other functions toward the attainment of these goals.

Position Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Physician and Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Tech at Patients Emergency Room and Hospital will be responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Performs department-specific specimen management functions including: specimen transport, tracking, retrieval, storage and disposal. Verify patient identification and/or specimen acceptability criteria.
2. Ensuring the departments day to day responsibilities are in accordance to the manufacturer’s recommendations, Joint Commissions requirements, and CLIA/COLA requirements
3. Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements related to health care delivery without violation of HIPAA. Complies with Network health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
4. Preform Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly QC and document as described in QC Policy.
5. Transcribes data that has been previously recorded and reviewed by certified personnel or produced automatically by an instrument or computer generated.
6. Assists with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation.
7. Cleans, organizes and maintains work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).
8. Performs other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving, reports, requisitions and other documentation. Responds to telephone inquiries.
9. Assists with supply monitoring, inventory, and storage to ensure adequate supply and maintain stocking needs.
10. Communicates information and/or concerns to appropriate individuals within the department and across shifts.
11. Maintains competencies as required to perform section specific duties and maintains industry awareness for new developments and/or changes in policies and procedures. Reads written and electronic communications, postings and protocols.
12. Maintains a high level of customer service at all times, while recognizing and initiating service recovery with professionalism and courtesy.
13. Calibrate all laboratory instruments, where applicable, as described in the laboratory Policy and Procedures Manual
14. Maintain all laboratory instruments as indicated by the manufacturers. In the event of instrument failure, follow the manufacturer’s troubleshooting procedures
15. Maintain all laboratory records and documentation as described in the laboratory Policy and Procedures and have all records and documentation readily available for CLIA Inspectors, Technical Consultant, or Laboratory Manager if needed.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Customer service experience; demonstrated ability in customer service practice related to direct patient care in a high volume, high stress environment
Critical thinking skills; ability to work autonomously and make efficient use of time and resources
Ability to support and demonstrate company mission, and perform as a team member and leader
Current driver’s license with no restrictions
Ability to work effectively with patients, staff and physicians
Flexibility to meet scheduling demands of department
Demonstrated competency of Physical Assessment within 90 days, as evaluated by Supervision/Hospitality Manager
Exposure to infectious clinical specimens on a regular basis, so adherence to sterilization and infection control procedures is required

Required Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, physical or biological sciences
1 year hospital setting experience
Knowledge of hospital laboratory practices, including infection control requirements, chemical and biological hazards
Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies and standards

Physical Demands

Requires full range of body motion
Eye-hand coordination
Standing and walking for extended periods
Pushing and pulling
Climbing (ascending and descending)
Bending/ Stooping
Using arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing greater than 50 pounds
Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
Requires working under stressful conditions
Working irregular hours
Working with hazardous chemicals
Potential for cuts and bruises
Requires some exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
Must be able to handle patient emergencies and other unusual incidents