Laboratory Technician

New Vista KY; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

On-site primary care clinic

Health, vision and dental insurance

CEU opportunities

Tuition assistance

KRS Pension Plan and 401K

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

New Vista KY is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiological, and Serological tests in a clinical laboratory. You will handle STAT and routine tests, maintain test systems, and ensure accurate reporting of patient results, while following safety and QC policies.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, certification in Phlebotomy, and prior experience in a medical laboratory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy certification is required.
• Experience working in a medical laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiological and Serological tests.
• Perform STAT and routing testing in a timely manner.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot equipment; perform preventive maintenance and CAP proficiency testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Laboratory testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified in Phlebotomy

Experience in a Medical Laboratory

Job description

If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!

As a Laboratory Technician, you will perform standardized and moderately complex Hematological, Urinalysis, Microbiological, and Serological tests in a clinical laboratory. Perform both STAT and routing testing in an accurate and timely manner. Understand and operate test systems proficiently. Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintain records of patient results. Follow established policies and procedures for quality control performance and documentation. Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance. Calibrate, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions. Perform CAP Proficiency testing. Communicate with medical staff and clients to ensure quality patient care. Monitor laboratory supply levels and assist in reordering and inventorying supplies. Comply with all relevant safety and infection control policies and procedures. Perform related responsibilities as required. Receive patient reports, and supply reports to Doctors, APRN’s, PA’s and RN’s. Learn and follow all policies and procedures.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified in Phlebotomy
• Experience working in a Medical Laboratory

Benefits

• Generous and flexible Annual Leave and Sick Leave plan
• FREE Onsight Primary Care Clinic for employees and their dependents
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Numerous opportunities for company paid CEU
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings through KRS Pension Plan and 401K
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and more!

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.