Laboratory Technician

Compassion Health Care, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Caswell Family Medical Center in Yanceyville, NC is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a full-time role. The incumbent will perform phlebotomy, prepare samples for testing, and document results in the EMR as part of a Moderate Complexity CLIA-certified lab.

The position requires a high school diploma (CLIA requirement) with training in phlebotomy or medical laboratory technology; ACLS certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required by CLIA for moderate complexity tests.
• Certificate/diploma in phlebotomy or lab tech training preferred.
• Basic computer and EMR proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy across age groups with appropriate care.
• Prepares samples for testing and documents results in EMR.
• Performs CBC, rapid tests, pregnancy testing, and other lab procedures.
• Maintains lab supplies and quality control as needed.
• Ensures safety policies are followed in the lab environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EMR proficiency

Basic computer skills

Team player

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Lab tech certificate/diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Caswell Family Medical Center
439 US Hwy 158 W
Yanceyville, NC 27379

From $18.27 an hour – Full-time

Full job description

Compassion Health Care is seeking a dynamic individual for a Laboratory Technician role at Caswell Family Medical Center. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, sound clinical judgment, and be a team player, and demonstrate our core values of compassion for others, commitment, integrity, and excellence in daily work.

As a Lab Tech at Compassion Health Care, you will work as part of a healthcare delivery team in a Patient-Centered Medical Home model. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for all functions associated with daily operations of Caswell Family Medical Center’s Moderate Complexity CLIA-certified laboratory and is responsible for administrative responsibilities associated with the lab.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy while demonstrating the ability to provide appropriate care according to the patient’s age (pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric)


• Accurately prepares samples for testing


• Performs general lab testing procedures such as limited microscopy, rapid strep, pregnancy testing, automated CBC’s, drug testing and other testing as defined in the Center’s laboratory manual


• Documents labs performed in the EMR


• Maintains adequate supply of laboratory supplies


• Ensures Quality Control and maintenance are performed as needed


• Monitors environment to ensure safety and follows all safety policies and procedures

Job Requirements (Minimum Qualifications):

High school diploma or equivalent is required by CLIA for employees conducting moderate complexity laboratory tests. Certificate/diploma from college or technical school with training in phlebotomy, medical laboratory technology, medical assisting, or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support is required and must be maintained.


• Certification in Lab Technology or Medical Assisting is preferred, but not required.


• Basic computer and EMR proficiency is required


• Previous clinical laboratory experience in an ambulatory health care setting is preferred.

Please note before applying that this is a M-F, no holidays or weekends position in a family practice setting.

The selected candidate must meet CHC’s employment eligibility requirements, including but not limited to, successfully completing pre-employment drug testing and criminal background screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.27 per hour

• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Yanceyville, NC 27379: Relocate before starting work (Required)