What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Technician position at TELAKA Health?
Overview
Telaka Health is seeking a skilled Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in laboratory procedures and a passion for delivering high-quality care.. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in phlebotomy, physiology, and anatomy knowledge, as well as proficiency in medical terminology. The successful applicant will be responsible for specimen collection and processing. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.
Knowledge of:
-Prior experience a plus!
-In Depth Knowledge of specimen collection techniques and procedures
-Advanced understanding of preventing personal exposure to bio-hazards and infection prevention measures
-Specimen collection protocols
-In-depth knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment best practices
Qualifications
Skill:
-Basic computer literacy (software and hardware) and ability to learn new computer/technology skills
-Effectively communicate to internal and external clients and patients
-Compose grammatically correct, professional level written communication
-Follow checklists and produce the same results every time
-Maintain accurate files and records
-Strong attention to detail
Ability to:
-Communicate with, understand, and react effectively to a diverse patient population base
-Establish and maintain professional working relationships with coworkers, patients, and clients
-Establish rapport and gain the trust of others
-Accurately record information
-Maintain composure, interact diplomatically, and make effective decisions in confrontational situations
-Communicate effectively with individuals who may have emotional/behavioral health needs
-Maintain and ensure personal wellness and/or willingness seek help when needed. Healthcare as an industry has periods of stress when supporting patients who exhibit apathy, hostility, resistance, and anger
Learn and commit to practice:
-Infection Prevention Protocols
-HIPAA - Protect and maintain confidential information
-OSHA Standards related to specimen collection
-Principles, practices, and techniques of specimen collection
-Federal regulations, state laws, and agency directives applicable to specimen collection
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $21