Medical Laboratory Technician (Notional Opportunity)

Comprehensive Health Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to provide essential medical services and maintain high standards of patient care. In this role, you will perform critical laboratory procedures, including phlebotomy and testing, while adhering to safety protocols and regulations. The position requires a detail-oriented professional capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers a fulfilling career path, contributing to the health and well-being of employees and clients alike. Join a team that values professionalism and integrity in delivering quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school for Laboratory Technician.
• Skilled in obtaining body fluids, tissues, and other specimens.
• Experience with accurate laboratory testing and understanding results.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Laboratory Technician.
• Performs phlebotomy, including pediatric phlebotomy and testing.
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Testing

Specimen Handling

Detail-oriented

Effective Communication

Education

Graduated from accredited school for Laboratory Technician

Associate or bachelor's degree in Laboratory Technology, Biology, Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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***This position is contingent upon contract award and will be located onsite in the southeast, southwest, or central United States. Travel will likely be required.***

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Laboratory Technician to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
2. Identifies nosocomial infections and differentiates these from community-acquired infections.
3. Performs proper patient identification procedures.
4. Performs phlebotomy, including pediatric phlebotomy and testing, and handles blood specimens.
5. Performs various tests such as blunt abdominal trauma testing, urine drug screening, pulmonary function tests, hearing tests, and vision and color testing.
6. Performs routine laboratory procedures, including quality control and accurate result entry.
7. Follows all laboratory protocols and federal laws.
8. Sets up and operates lab equipment, performs maintenance, calibration, sample processing, and labeling.
9. Performs duties safely, following the company's safety policies.
10. Records and maintains patient information in accordance with protocols and the Privacy Act.
11. Maintains a clean and organized work area.
12. Responds to inquiries using knowledge of policies and practices for safeguarding information (HIPAA, PHI, PII), maintaining confidentiality.
13. Maintains professionalism, ethics, discretion, and confidentiality.
14. Performs other duties as assigned per contract requirements.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited school for Laboratory Technician.
• Skilled in obtaining body fluids, tissues, and other specimens.
• Experience with accurate laboratory testing and understanding causes of discrepant results.
• Knowledge of testing principles and specimen handling.
• Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented, organized, and communicate effectively.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office.
• Capable of working in a high-paced environment without physical limitations.
• Flexible to work shifts based on operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Laboratory Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Chain of custody urine drug screening certification.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Walking, standing, or sitting for up to 12 hours daily.
• May involve bending, stooping, and lifting for patient care and transport.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.