Laboratory Technician - Float

Evergreen Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

403b match

Paid lunch breaks

Job summary

Evergreen Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Laboratory Technician - Float to join our patient-centered team. The role supports specimen collection, processing, and lab workflow across multiple clinics.

You will perform venipuncture, labeling, centrifugation, and proper storage, ensuring accurate results and infection control. A high school diploma is required; CMA(AAMA) certification and current BLS/CPR are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA(AAMA) certification preferred; BLS/CPR certification current preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems (Medent) preferred.
• Awareness of health disparities in underserved populations essential.

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 at the request of the ordering provider.
• Maintains exam rooms according to clinic's policy; sanitizes rooms and equipment between patients to ensure infection control standards are maintained.

Skills

Venipuncture

Lab safety

Teamwork

Patient care

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA(AAMA) certification

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Medent EMR

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Float

Regular Full-time Buffalo, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2448

Salary: $42,640.00 Annually

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 candidate will 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: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; will float between our four Buffalo area clinics

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.