Laboratory Technician

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 35,900 - 49,703; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental and vision benefits

Job summary

A regional health organization in Juneau, Alaska is seeking a Laboratory Technician to oversee onsite daily operations and perform various testing, including phlebotomy and x-ray exams. The role requires maintaining laboratory standards, administrative tasks, and customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and LSRT certification. Generous benefits are offered including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in a medical field preferred.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on all age groups.
• Ensure maintenance meets laboratory guidelines.
• Perform administrative work related to lab processes.

Skills

Phlebotomy with all age groups

Analysis and problem solving

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in a medical field

LSRT Certification or completion of LSRT certification

Job description

Pay Range

$26.06 - $36.08 Responsible for onsite daily operations of moderate complexity laboratories and performs a wide range of waived and moderate complexity testing. This position will also perform the duties of a Limited Scope Radiology Technician (LSRT). This position is critical in meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements and helping provide high quality laboratory services to internal and external customers.

SEARHC is a non‑profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short‑term disability, and more.

Shift Details

• Monday-Friday 08:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Rotational weekends and Holidays

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Performs phlebotomy on all age groups. Performs all the necessary steps in processing specimens which includes labeling, centrifugation, testing, storage, and sending out specimens to reference laboratory.
• Assures all maintenance is performed and meets established laboratory and accreditation guidelines. Ensures QC performed when required and takes corrective action if needed. Performs daily QA review to ensure that other testing staff is meeting established laboratory and accreditation guidelines.
• Performs administrative work associated with lab processes. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining patient and laboratory records, providing coding with laboratory information to code visit, and performs annual laboratory competency training for the nursing staff per established laboratory and accreditation guidelines if CLIA eligible.
• Inventories and orders departmental supplies to facilitate uninterrupted operation of the laboratory.
• May start IV saline locks as allowed within scope of practice.
• Performs x‑ray exams under the limited scope radiology technician (LSRT) approved exams.
• Sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolation precautions when needed.
• Verifies two patient identifiers.
• Provide quality customer service, explains all studies to patients in a clear manner, provide information and resources to patient and family.
• Safely transfers patients to and from carts, beds, and wheelchairs utilizing multiple lifting devices.
• Positions the patient, ensuring patient comfort and modesty.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, well‑stocked room.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in a medical field preferred.
• LSRT Certification or completion of LSRT certification (Healthcare Provider Diagnostic X‑Ray Imaging Program) within 90 days of hire into role.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.

Experience Required

• Associate’s Degree: No experience required.
• 2 years’ experience in a medical setting.
• Successful completion of in‑house laboratory training program is required post‑hire for continued employment.

Knowledge of

• Basic laboratory principles.
• Patient confidentiality issues.
• Established laboratory policies and procedures.

Skills In

• Phlebotomy with all age groups.
• Performing x‑rays as approved by the LSRT policy and safe operation of imaging equipment.
• Analysis and problem solving.
• Oral and written communication.

Ability to

• Document competency in taking x‑rays, managing radiology equipment and reports.
• To perform all tasks in a moderate complexity lab.
• Multitask.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Perform work with minimal number of errors.
• Lift approximately 30 pounds.

Required Certifications

Clinical Competency Assessment – SEARHC, Laboratory Technician – LSRT – American Society of Clinical Pathologists