What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at The Caring Healthcare Network?
The Caring Healthcare Network (CHN) is currently seeking a Lab Technician to join our team. This position is full-time at our Philipsburg Clinic.
What You Do:
- Evaluate specimens received by the department and organize workflow to provide optimum efficiency of testing and turnaround time of results
- Assist with urine drug testing
- Evaluate results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during amplification or processing of samples
- Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify performance of clinical assays
- Maintain equipment by performing assigned maintenance activities and troubleshoot unexpected problems with equipment
- Record data to monitor temperatures of incubation equipment
- Evaluate inventory of supplies and reagents and communicate order needs
- Operate complex equipment and computer programs related to equipment and LIS system
- Maintain records of test results and archives of data
- Maintain a neat and clean work environment
- Perform proficiency testing to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies
- Assist department in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures for clinical assays. Document knowledge by reviewing and signing SOPs annually
- Follow laboratory policies and procedures such as attendance and time reporting policies
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: BS degree in Medical Technology or Biological Science
CERTIFICATION: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP) or MB (ASCP) preferred
Current Laboratory experience preferred
Offer contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background checks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $22