WE ARE HIRING!

Do you have experience working in a medical laboratory or clinical setting? Are you detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards for accuracy, safety, and patient care? Are you interested in working at a community health clinic with great benefits? If you can answer YES! to the questions above, this might be the job for you! Read on to learn more...

WHAT WOULD I BE DOING AT THIS JOB?

American Indian Health & Services is looking for a Medical Lab Technician to join our growing public health primary care outpatient clinic. This position performs routine medical laboratory testing that supports the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and assists with the operation of a moderate-complexity medical laboratory.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt, Hourly Status:

Full Time, On-site Schedule:

Monday-Friday; during clinic hours

Pay:

$35 - $42 per hour

Reports To:

Medical Clinic Supervisor Please note that this is the current salary range for the position. Starting pay rates are determined based on years of experience and internal equity. The essential functions of the job include: Performing routine technical laboratory functions. Reporting test results to providers and/or nurses in accordance with clinic protocols. Supporting quality control in specimen collection, ensuring appropriate sampling, and maintaining accurate records. Setting up, maintaining, calibrating, cleaning, and testing the sterility of medical laboratory equipment. Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. Monitoring supply inventory, anticipating laboratory needs, and partnering with the Finance Department to procure and order necessary supplies. Complying with laboratory policies and OSHA requirements related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control. Participating in quality management and improvement meetings and projects. Developing and maintaining quality management measures for the laboratory. Maintaining a general understanding of laboratory tests performed in the clinic, including their purpose and the basic interpretation of normal and abnormal result ranges. Under the guidance of a provider and in accordance with clinic protocols, communicating positive and negative test results to patients. Performing routine medical assistant duties as needed. Performing other duties as assigned.

WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of medical laboratory or medical assistant experience. Two years of laboratory technician or phlebotomy experience. Certified Laboratory Technician or Certified Phlebotomist preferred. Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, and tests. Knowledge of laboratory safety, cleanliness, and infection-control requirements. Knowledge of laboratory equipment use and maintenance. Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency using computers and electronic medical records. Ability to maintain patient, employee, and organizational confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements. Ability to work independently, take initiative, anticipate problems, and identify solutions. Ability to remain flexible, collaborate as part of a team, and complete assignments in stressful situations. Spanish bilingual skills preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position regularly requires the employee to use their hands, reach with their hands and arms, and communicate verbally. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit and may occasionally be required to stoop or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The position also requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed to infectious substances, hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste, and moving equipment. These risks are minimized through compliance with established safety policies and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. Clinic employees may be required to remain at or report to work during public health incidents or emergencies. This may require a non-traditional schedule or duties outside the employee's normal assignment during the incident or emergency.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY!

We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Medical Lab Technician who is committed to quality, safety, teamwork, and serving patients in a community health setting. American Indian Health & Services offers a fantastic, well-rounded employee benefits package including: 14 paid holidays per year 5.5 hours per pay period of accrued PTO, prorated for employees working 30 to 40 hours per week 100% employer-paid employee-only coverage on Blue Shield Medical, HMO or PPO, and Principal Dental and Vision plans for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week, effective the first of the month following the date of hire 401(k) plan with a 4% employer matching contribution, eligible after 90 days Paid AAA membership, eligible after 90 days Professional development assistance, eligible after 90 days

Job Category:

Medical Job Type:

Full Time, On-site Job Location:

Santa Barbara Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Clinic Outpatient Experience:

Medical laboratory, medical assistant, lab technician, or phlebotomy experience: 2 years required

Language:

Spanish preferred

License/Certification:

Certified Laboratory Technician or Certified Phlebotomist preferred Ability to

Commute:

Santa Barbara, CA 93110 required Ability to

Relocate:

Santa Barbara, CA 93110: Relocate before starting work required

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$35.00 - $42.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid holidays Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person