Laboratory Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately obtains and inputs information from Athena EMR.
• Ensures Universal Precaution protocols are followed at all times.
• Uses proper technique during blood draws & processing samples.
• Excellent knowledge of specimen preparation and processing of lab specimens.
• Attends routine lab meetings with CMO, lab staff, and clinic manager.
• Brings patients back for lab draws in a timely manner when covering for Lab Corp to perform phlebotomy.
• Processes send out labs when covering for Lab Corp.
• Correctly labels all specimens leaving EIHC lab for processing.
• Perform all point of care tests that are currently offered at EIHC:
• Complete Urinalysis with Micro
• Urinalysis dipstick
• Strep
• RSV
• Influenza
• HCG
• PT/INR
• Glucose
• Wet mount
• Ferning
• KOH Prep
• Hemoglobin
• Takes verbal lab results via phone and calls or pages critical results to appropriate staff.
• Orders and stock supplies for lab.
• Enter all outside lab reports into EMR.
• Maintains clinical lab inbox and ensures proper follow up is done.

Quality Responsibilities

• Ensures daily QA/controls of lab kits.
• Maintains all log books pertaining to CLIA certification.
• Updates lab manual as needed to reflect current tests offered at EIHC.
• Ensures the Director of Laboratory signs all necessary forms.
• Maintains accurate records of all lab procedures.
• Order, perform, and keep records for all quarterly proficiency testing.
• Add/Delete tests from proficiency testing as lab needs change.
• Knowledge of CLIA requirements for keeping records.

Additional Responsibilities

• • It is the responsibility of all employees to recognize and build on the cultural diversity of our patients and co-workers.
  • Keeps work area clean and up to OSHA regulations at all times.
  • Keeps all equipment in proper working conditions at all times.
  • Maintains an excellent working relationship with peers and providers.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge and insures compliance of HIPAA guidelines.
  • Responsible to be knowledgeable and comply with EIHC policies, procedures, and manuals pertinent to the department.
  • All employees are responsible to comply with all safety and health rules and regulations applicable to their work.
  • Participates in assigned committees.
  • Resource for lab questions for all staff and providers.
  • Other duties as assigned.