Overview
The Laboratory Technician at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for processing specimens for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
This role involves working closely with the laboratory team to ensure accurate and timely results, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to all safety and quality standards.
The Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in delivering high-quality care by working closely with laboratory professionals to support the laboratorys operational needs.
Computer skills, ability to multitask, and positive customer service interactions are also required.
Position includes rotating weekend and holiday shifts.
Essential Duties Specimen Processing: Receive, sort, aliquot, process, and store patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) following established protocols, including processing add-on test requests and send-out testing samples.
Set up cultures on patient specimens.
Laboratory Testing: Perform waived and moderately complex laboratory tests in accordance with established departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
Quality Control: Perform and document quality control procedures.
Troubleshooting
Identify and troubleshoot any errors or issues that arise during testing, taking corrective action as needed and reporting atypical sample or equipment behavior to a supervisor.
Documentation and
Reporting: Accurately enter and manage patient information and test results in the laboratory information system (LIS). Review and verify test results prior to releasing them to the electronic medical record (EMR). Maintain records of all tests, procedures, and quality control activities.
Collaboration and
Communication: Work closely with medical laboratory scientists, lab assistants, and other healthcare providers to ensure the timely delivery of test results. Communicate effectively with other departments to resolve any issues related to specimen handling or test orders. Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
Learning and
Development: Engage in ongoing educational opportunities related to laboratory science. Complete all competency assessments at required intervals.
Inventory
Management: Assist in managing laboratory inventory, including ordering and stocking supplies, reagents, and equipment. Prepare routine and special solutions, reagents, and stains using established procedures.
Safety and
Compliance: Adhere to all laboratory safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), infection prevention standards, and handling and disposal of biohazardous materials and chemicals. Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including CLIA and CAP.
Flexibility
Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. Non-essential Duties Assist with inventory management, including ordering and stocking laboratory supplies.
Responsibilities
- Required Experience Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, techniques, and safety protocols Basic computer skills required, proficiency in laboratory information systems (LIS) a plus Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in performing tests and recording results Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Preferred Experience Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a laboratory setting preferred Required Licensure/Education Bachelors degree in a biological or chemical science This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
- It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
- Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
- Our Commitment to You: Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
- Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
Benefits
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure to: Chemicals: Multiple acids, bases, caustics, corrosives, and carcinogens, formalin Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Work with all forms of blood and body fluid specimens so potential for exposure is very high TB or Airborne Pathogens: High risk for TB and other airborne pathogens when working with patient specimens Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Necessary for all communication with coworkers and customers whether direct or via phone.
Vision
- Needed for computer operation and specimen processing and testing
- Smell:
- Electrical/fire safety
- Hearing: Needed to listen to customers and patients.
Touch
- Needed for all specimen processing with a great deal of fine motor skills involved Activity/Lifting Requirements Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
- Sit: 10%
- Twist: 10%
- Stand: 30%
- Crawl: 0%
- Walk: 20%
- Kneel: 5%
- Lift: 5%
- Drive: 0%
- Squat: 5%
- Climb: 0%
- Bend: 10%
- Reach above shoulders: 5% The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs:
- Frequently
- Up to 20 lbs:
- Occasionally
- Up to 35 lbs:
- Occasionally
- Up to 50 lbs:
- Not
- Required
- Up to 75 lbs:
- Not
- Required
- Up to 100 lbs:
- Not
- Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Supply stock - 50' maximum distance normally carried to fill cabinets from floor to above shoulders. Lift printer paper and roll of labels to bar code printer. Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
- Sit: 40
- Twist: 3
- Stand: 45
- Crawl: 0
- Walk: 20
- Kneel: 1
- Lift: 2
- Drive: 0
- Squat: 4
- Climb: 0
- Bend: 2
- Reach above shoulders: 2
- Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
- Normal weight: frequently
- Pushing & pulling
- Normal weight: up to 3-50 lbs frequently
- Fine
- Manipulation: Writing, typing, pipetting, slide making, instrument maintenance, manipulating specimens for testing procedures
- Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: None Environmental
- Factors &Special
- Hazards
- Environmental
- Factors (Time
- Spent):
- Inside hours: 8
- Outside hours: 0
Pay Range
Usd $22.14 - Usd $27.39 /Hr
