Laboratory Technician - Sylvania, GA

Optim Medical Center Screven (OMCS) - is seeking a PRN Laboratory Technician for the Sylvania, GA location.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Department: Laboratory

Immediate Supervisor Title: Laboratory Manager

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: May participate in supervision of laboratory assistants

General Summary: A nonexempt position responsible for providing technical support for laboratory operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Performs technical laboratory functions including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, allergy testing, and other tests. Performs echocardiography (EKG), phlebotomy, pulmonary function testing tasks on occasion.
2. Reports test results following clinic protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about “red flag” results.
3. Ensures quality control in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping. May instruct laboratory assistant on housekeeping and other tasks.
4. Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
5. Complies with all quality assurance policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma. Successful completion of medical technologist, medical laboratory technician, or certified laboratory assistant program.

Experience: Minimum two years of laboratory experience, preferably in clinic setting.

Other Requirements: American Medical Technologist certification.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests.
2. Knowledge of use and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments.
3. Knowledge of safety, infection control, and quality assurance policies and regulations.

Skills:

1. Skill in applying appropriate testing procedures.
2. Skill in proper use, preventive maintenance, and repair.
3. Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures.

Abilities:

1. Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem solve, make decisions, and use discretion in reporting/distributing results.
2. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.
3. Ability to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy using manual/finger dexterity and eye–hand coordination.

Equipment Operated: Standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Work Environment: Laboratory unit, well lighted and temperature controlled. Exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to medical setting.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping. May occasionally need to lift/carry 50 pounds. Some stress related to ensuring accuracy of work.