Urgent Care Medical Lab Technician

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston seeks a clinical lab support role to accelerate patient care in Urgent Care. The position conducts a range of lab tests, performs QC and device calibration, and reports results to Attending Physicians through the LIS system.

Responsibilities include specimen preparation, phlebotomy, patient transport, and daily maintenance of supplies. Candidates should show attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required.
• BLS certification required.
• 0–1 year related work experience preferred or required.
• Basic familiarity with computers (web-based applications).
• MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certificate or diploma or clinical experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup, maintenance and troubleshooting on lab instruments and equipment.
• Communicate lab results to the clinical team and document results in LIS.
• Prepare specimens and perform moderately complex lab tests with automated equipment.
• Complete required CAP proficiency testing and maintain quality control documentation.
• Provide patient care duties including vitals, phlebotomy, transport, and support for procedures.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure rooms are prepared for next patient.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Performs multiple clinical and practice support functions in coordination with the health care team to expedite the flow of patients in the Urgent Care setting. Also performs an array of moderate complex laboratory tests, performs daily quality controls on all lab devices, confirms accurate results, reports results to Attending Physician and also ensures results are accurately documented in the LIS system.

Job Description:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. 1. Performs start-up, maintenance and troubleshoots procedures on instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory protocols and CAP regulatory requirements. Performs, evaluates and documents Quality Control activities and device calibration. (essential)
2. 2. Communicates lab results to members of clinical team. Maintains documentation relating to all tests. Ensures the timely, accurate and precise data entry of lab results in the LIS system. (essential)
3. 3. Prepares specimens for examination. Performs moderately complex laboratory tests. Uses automated equipment and instruments to obtain laboratory results for patients which are needed to diagnose and treat patients in the clinical setting. (essential)
4. 4. Keeps current with mandatory continuing training and education for clinical and laboratory work. Must achieve ongoing competencies. Runs and document results for mandated CAP Proficiency Testing samples (essential).
5. 5. Performs a wide array of patient care duties, including but not limited to, Vitals, EKG's, wound care, splinting, phlebotomy, specimen collection, patient transport as needed based on patient presentation, crutch walking and assists providers in performing procedures. (essential)
6. 6. Maintains adequate supply inventory needed to maintain daily operations. Stocks medical, surgical, laboratory supplies and re‑agents, along with office supplies, linen and other supplies used in the clinical setting. Ensures used equipment is cleaned adhering to appropriate processes. Turns over exam room to be ready for next patient. (essential)
7. 7. Prioritizes and completes responsibilities delegated by the clinical team. Monitors the department's environment of care in accordance with all applicable regulatory guidelines. Completes rounding on patients. Communicates with patients on unexpected delays. Performs additional functions as needed and under the direction of the attending physician to provide optimal and efficient patient care. Maintains a calm and professional demeanor while working in a fast pace, dynamic and highly demanding clinical care environment. Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate attention to detail and effective problem solving skills. (essential)

Required Qualifications :

1. 1. Minimum Associates Degree Required
2. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required
3. 3. 0-1 years related work experience required
4. 4. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications
5. 5. MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting, such as: experience working as a medical assistant (MA), a patient care technician (PCT) or a clinical nursing assistant (CNA); nursing or medical student with completion of one clinical rotation.

Age Based Competencies :

Employees in this role must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Toddlers: 2 - 4 years; Children: 4 to 10 years; Adolescents: 10 to 16 years; Young Adults: 16 to 30 years; Middle Age: 30 to 60 years, and Elderly: 60 plus years.

Social/Environment Requirements :

1. 1. Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermittent breaks during the day do not compromise the work.
2. 2. Work is varied every day and the employee needs to be adaptable to respond to these changes, quickly respond to new needs, uses new information to adjust approach and uses independent judgment to manage priorities.
3. 3. Potential exposure to adverse environmental condition including infectious diseases and/or airborne pathogens along with bloodborne pathogens. Potential exposures to chemicals.
4. 4. Health Care Status: HCW 1: Regular day to day contact; both face to face and hands on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes). Examples: physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT Tech and radiology tech.

Sensory Requirements :

Close work (paperwork, visual examination), Color vision/perception, Visual clarity

Pay Range:

$37.00 - $49.80

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization rea