What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Support Technician position at Atlantic General Hospital?
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Laboratory Support Technician Position Summary
We are actively seeking a Laboratory Support Technician who will be responsible for the identification, collection, and transport of blood for patients of all ages. This associate will also have a wide range of clerical duties and must be responsible for the performance of waived testing procedures.
Laboratory Support Technician Position Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or GED
Required License/Certification
- Must be able to provide proof of attendance and successful completion of a phlebotomy course through a Nationally Accredited program
- Possess a certification through a nationally approved accrediting agency or obtain it within one year of employment
Experience
- Previous laboratory experience preferred.
Laboratory Support Technician Schedule
- The Laboratory is staffed seven days a week, twenty-four hours per day.
- Personnel may be assigned to work mostly one shift or may have a rotational schedule consisting of duty on day, evening and night shifts. Both options may include weekends.
- Rotational coverage of holidays.
- Expected to work overtime and/or additional weekends in times of staffing shortages, emergencies and unexpected increases in workload.
- Expected to respond in the event of a disaster.
Laboratory Support Technician Benefits; We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36 hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5 hours for standard shifts):
Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription
Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs
Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support
Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance
Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)
Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more
Salary : $18 - $26