Laboratory Technician

University Cancer & Blood Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Cancer & Blood Center in Athens, GA is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to perform CBC analysis, QC on CBC and chemistry testing, and timely reporting. You will handle specimen processing, tracking, documentation, and assist Lab Managers in proficiency testing, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork to support patient care.

Candidates should have a 4-year Biology or related science degree (or equivalent credential: MLT/CLS/Phlebotomy) and lab experience; teamwork and the

Qualifications

• 4-year Biology or other Science Degree, MLT, CLS, Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant with clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs in analysis of CBCs, reporting, commenting and evaluating correct results.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC and maintenance on CBC machine.
• Performs moderate complexity Chemistry tests, QC and maintenance on appropriate instruments.
• Performs analysis and QC of waived and POC testing, with timely reporting and accurate results.
• Tracks sendout specimens daily for ICD and test code accuracy.
• Identifies patients’ tubes and labs according to lab orders.
• Distributes tubes to correct testing areas.
• Processes blood specimens using centrifuge.
• Maintains stock levels and distribution.
• Assists Lab Managers in filing and categorizing proficiency testing.
• Prepares kits with proper tubes and paperwork.
• Handles other lab testing documentation and requests.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Biology degree or related science degree; MLT/CLS/Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Performs in analysis of CBC’s to include reporting, comment and evaluating correct results
• Performs all daily, weekly and monthly QC and maintenance on CBC machine
• Performs moderate complexity Chemistry tests, QC and maintenance on appropriate instruments
• Performs analysis and QC of all waived and POC testing, to include reporting, commenting and evaluating correct results in a timely fashion
• Tracking sendout specimens each day for accuracy in ICD and test codes
• Daily identify patients’ tubes and labs as needed according to the lab orders
• Distributing the tubes in correct testing areas.
• Properly processes blood specimens to include using a centrifuge
• Helps maintain stock levels and distribution
• Assist Lab Managers in filing and categorizing all Proficiency testing
• Prepares kits with proper tubes and paperwork
• Other job duties related to documentation and requests related to lab testing

Duties can vary depending on education.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

• 4-year Biology or other Science Degree, MLT, CLS, Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant with clinical laboratory experience
• Must be able to work as a team as well as individually
• Lab experience preferred