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Bassett Healthcare Network
Laboratory Support Technician I - Fox Lab - Full Time
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$55,877 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do A Laboratory Support Technician performs blood specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples. The LST orders laboratory tests in the Laboratory Information System, processes, files requisitions, processes specimens for testing, prepares samples to be sent to reference laboratories for testing and processes test results that were referred to other reference laboratories. Answers telephone as necessary. The LST will follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedure. Identifies all patients by verifying name, date of birth, as well as verifying medical record number against Epic and/or the paper requisition prior to specimen collection. Performs routine/STAT phlebotomy after verifying patient's identity. Labels specimens in the presence of the patient Communicates with all patients, explaining the procedure, answering questions and providing information in a manner that assures confidentiality and handles health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations Collects appropriate and high-quality specimens for all tests ordered (venous and capillary) from all age groups. Routinely works in an efficient manner, regularly meeting the draw standard of 7-9 inpatients and 8-10 outpatients per hour and assists coworkers when work in the assigned area is complete Reviews all specimens and requisitions or batch logs to assure that the appropriate specimen for each test ordered has been collected, each specimen meets the quality requirements and had been appropriately labeled. Validates that all specimens were transported appropriately and have been received, completing incident reports or other applicable reports when there is a variance. Completes all receiving steps following established Laboratory guidelines Receives the batch and/or specimen in the LIS, entering required information as needed. For tests that have not been entered into the LIS, enters all practitioner orders accurately. Delivers STAT, urgent or other specimens that are processed in the technical area in a timely manner Processes all specimens accurately, consistently relabels and/or aliquots specimens, maintaining specimen integrity. Delivers specimens that are performed within the lab promptly and prepares specimens to be sent to reference labs accurately following established Laboratory policies to meet expected turnaround times Consistently follows all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures Assists with training of new staff as requested Completes responsibilities defined on the laboratory's task lists Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice What we need from you