Lab Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lab Tech/Lab Assistant provides patient care in a primary/family care practice under the direction of a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. In this role, the certified medical assistant serves patients of all ages including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs quality control, monitors equipment temperatures, and perform daily lab tasks.


• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on diagnostic equipment.


• Performs routine laboratory and general tasks necessary for daily operation of laboratory.


• Collects, prs, cleans, and stores lab equipment.


• Performs phlebotomy and maintains records and lab files.


• Perform CLIA waived and routine moderate complexity laboratory tests.


• Key data into electronic medical records, and or other similar office procedures


• Inventory and stock reagents and chemical solutions and materials.


• Adhere to all standards of care, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA Compliance


• Assist with other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent education

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One (1) year of experience as a laboratory processor or laboratory assistant. Current enrollment in a Medical Laboratory Technician program may be substituted for experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Technician program preferred. (Certification not required)


• Current Basic Life Support card from the American Heart Association, prior to hire date


• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate many on-going tasks


• Must be organized and attentive to detail, and able to work quickly and efficiently to assure


• Professional verbal and written communication skills


• Professional appearance


• Positive attitude and ability to effectively work in a team environment