Laboratory Technician (Part-time)

CommonHealth Recovery strives to cultivate a close-knit, positive and professional environment that encourages our employees to want to come to work every day.

When you choose CommonHealth, you have an opportunity to play a role in providing compassionate, quality care that makes a difference in the lives of our patients and promotes joy throughout our communities.

CommonHealth Recovery's mission is to create and develop innovative, effective, and long-lasting substance abuse and mental health treatment programs to ensure that everyone experiences the highest quality of health, life, and well-being. To accomplish our mission, CommonHealth is seeking a highly qualified and passionate medical laboratory technician who would be interested in serving on our team. This position is a part-time role with a time commitment of roughly 6 hours per week.

Your Job as a Medical Laboratory Technician:

Description: Proactive team player needed to prepare, label, and process urine toxicology specimens. Will perform and document lab equipment quality control and maintenance; and assist with maintaining, filing, and storing lab records. Ability to evaluate information and recognize discrepancies. Job-specific training provided.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate operation and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
• Execute the pre-analytical and analytical phases of patient testing accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct disinfection procedures on work surfaces at the conclusion of each shift, maintaining a clean and prepared laboratory environment for subsequent shifts.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory staff, promptly communicating any pertinent activities or concerns to the laboratory supervisor or shift leader.
• Participate in the management of laboratory supplies and equipment, including inventory monitoring, ordering, and organization.
• Manage sample retrieval for pending analyses and necessary re-runs, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Fulfill additional tasks as delegated, maintaining a high level of performance and adherence to laboratory protocols.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and departments, contributing to a cooperative work environment.
• Support the laboratory team by keeping detailed records, troubleshooting issues, contributing to special projects, and ensuring equipment functionality through regular maintenance and prompt repair requests.
• Remain engaged with professional development opportunities, including educational programs and technical publications, to enhance expertise and laboratory operations.
• Uphold the laboratory and organization’s reputation by proactively taking on new challenges and seeking opportunities to contribute to the team’s success.
• Adhere to attendance policies, demonstrating flexibility in scheduling to meet laboratory needs.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and all applicable health and safety standards.
• Execute additional responsibilities as required.

Working Address: 1121 Louisville Rd. STE 501, Frankfort KY 40601

Schedule:

• Part-Time
• Thursday's 11:30AM-5:30PM (6-hour shift)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with basic scientific principles and laboratory practices.
• Proficient in English with the ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Completion of a two-year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of lifting weights up to 30lbs.
• Demonstrated hand-eye coordination for accurate specimen identification.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment for several hours during the shift.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 per week

Application Question(s):

• This Part-time role is scheduled for Thursday's 11:30AM-5:30PM (6-hour shift). Will you be able to work this shift reliably?

Experience:

• Medical or Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Frankfort, KY 40601 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19