Job description

OVERVIEW:

A lab technician works in a laboratory setting and works in various capacities to fulfill required duties. This includes diagnostic testing on bodily fluids, organic matter, and chemicals. They use high-specialized equipment to measure and report their findings. Collects samples and safely stores biomedical materials and tools.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Receives specimens from doctors, laboratories, hospitals, or directly from patients, and performs complex quantitative and qualitative analyses to provide information for use in the diagnosis
• Documents all quality control and maintains required records
• Troubleshoot any or all automatic, semi-automatic, or manual equipment within the laboratory and ensure it is in working order
• Performs Quality Control and maintenance procedures as required
• Interacts with and/or performs clinical laboratory procedures on patients of all ages

RESPONSIBILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Perform quality control tests in the lab as well as on-site when necessary
• Assist with testing and calibrating lab equipment in preparation for specific tasks
• Perform quality control tests on ingredients, completed products, and product samples
• Prepare samples prior to shipping them to outside vendors
• Follows all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control
• Obtains specimens from clinical laboratory examination directly from any patient of any age, including infants
• Near visual acuity is required to read detailed instructions and examine specimens
• Analyze retrieved data and prepare reports for the laboratory manager
• Perform any other duties that may be necessary for the operation of the corporation and/or hospital

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Associate degree required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Five plus years of laboratory experience
• Ability to communicate effectively

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient’s manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a hospital and/or clinic environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plymouth, NC 27962: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Medical Technologist (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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