Laboratory Technician

Evergreen Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple comprehensive medical health。

Dental and Vision coverage at no cost

Paid Time Off package up to 4 weeks

403b with generous company match

Paid lunch breaks

Job summary

Evergreen Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking Laboratory Technicians to perform a wide range of duties with emphasis on quality of care and customer service. You will handle specimens, perform venipuncture, label and process samples, verify patient identity, and maintain infection control standards.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent; CMA/AAMA certification is preferred; current BLS/CPR certification; EMR experience with Medent is a plus; the role offers full-time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA/AAMA certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification preferred.
• EMR experience (Medent) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory specimens utilizing appropriate blood/body fluid precautions.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all ages.
• Collects, labels, processes, and prepares laboratory specimens according to established protocols.
• Verifies patient identity using approved identification procedures.
• Ensures specimens are properly stored and handled prior to shipment.
• Processes specimens utilizing centrifuges and other laboratory equipment as appropriate.
• Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests as requested by the ordering provider.
• Maintains exam rooms and equipment per infection control standards.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Specimen processing

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA/AAMA certification (preferred)

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Medent EMR

Job description

At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Laboratory Technician performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service. They collaborate to ensure a patient-centered approach to care.As part of the essential functions of this role, the Laboratory Technician:

• Handles laboratory specimens utilizing appropriate blood/body fluid precautions
• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all ages
• Collects, labels, processes, and prepares laboratory specimens according to established protocols
• Verifies patient identity using approved identification procedures
• Ensures specimens are properly stored and handled prior to shipment
• Processes specimens utilizing centrifuges and other laboratory equipment as appropriate
• Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests at the request of the orderingprovider
• Maintains exam rooms according to clinic’s policy; sanitizes rooms and equipment between patients to ensure infection control standards are maintained

Qualified candidatewill have a high school diploma or equivalent; CMA(AAMA) certification preferred; current BLS/CPR certification with prior healthcare and EMR (Medent) experience preferred; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Job type:Full-time

Schedule:We are hiring two Laboratory Technicians- one based at our Hertel Ave. location (Monday and Wednesday 11:30-7:30 /Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-5:30); and the other position will float between our four Buffalo area clinics (Monday-Friday, 9:00 to 5:00)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification:current BLS/CPR required; CMA(AAMA) certification preferred

Experience: Prior healthcare and EMR (Medent) preferred but not required

What Evergreen Health Offers You:

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid lunch breaks

Evergreen Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.