Laboratory Technician — Patient‑Centered Lab Role

Pride Center of WNY; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off (up to 4 weeks)

403b with company match

Paid lunch breaks

Job summary

Evergreen Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our patient-centered care team. The role involves handling specimens, performing venipuncture and capillary blood collection, labeling and processing samples, and ensuring proper storage and shipment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, CMA(AAMA) certification preferred, and current BLS/CPR. EMR experience with Medent is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 using centrifuges and other laboratory equipment as appropriate.
• Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests as requested by the ordering provider.
• Maintains exam rooms according to clinic policy; sanitizes rooms and equipment to maintain infection control.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medent EMR

Job description

Evergreen Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our patient-centered care team. The role involves handling specimens, performing venipuncture and capillary blood collection, labeling and processing samples, and ensuring proper storage and shipment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, CMA(AAMA) certification preferred, and current BLS/CPR. EMR experience with Medent is preferred.