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.
The Laboratory Technician Assistant functions in a support role to the technical staff to perform tasks in various processes of clinical testing of patient specimens. Laboratory Technician Assistants are trained to be responsible for performing simple laboratory tests, conducting routine quality checks, processing and accessioning incoming specimens and assisting in daily department operations. Laboratory Technician Assistants are under the supervision of credentialed technical staff on duty and are guided to workload needs as appropriate. The primary goal is to utilize Laboratory Technician Assistants to help ensure a cohesive workflow across pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical service areas and produce uninterrupted quality patient care.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs basic laboratory testing procedures once competency is demonstrated as allowed by CLIA (EF). Supports tasks required in the operation of a clinical laboratory ranging from specimen and report processing to quality and safety tasks (EF). Follow ups and communicates timely with peers and technical staff to ensure work processes flow effectively (EF). Helps with inventory management and product storage (EF). Observes the presentation of physical spaces and addresses clutter, maintenance issues and posted materials for appropriate appearance and function (EF). Supports drug screening and breath alcohol collections as appropriate. May learn phlebotomy skills as time allows.
Hospital:
Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's service excellence behavioral expectations and iCARE values. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.
Other Duties As Assigned:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Associates degree or higher education
Preferred:
Some science, math, computer and technology classes or equivalent experience in healthcare settings are beneficial.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
Any experience in a workplace with processes requiring critical thinking and problem solving is helpful, though in-Lab training will be provided for assigned tasks. Must be able to adapt to flexible work schedules with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment. Organizational and communication skills are important and having the ability to establish priorities for multifunctional tasks is key.
Preferred:
Keen interest in healthcare, clinical processes, and science is an advantage.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required:
Critical and objective reasoning abilities, proactive thinking and follow through are necessary skills.
Preferred:
Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal are preferred. CPR training is optional.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Preferred:
An interest in pursuing online or in-person education in Laboratory science
COMPANY PROFILE
Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community. Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Health Medical, Dental, Vision
STD, LTD
Disability Supplemental Life, AD&D Flexible Spending (FSA) Employer paid life insurance Retirement/Investment Defined Benefit Pension Plan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Well-Being Benefits Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations HealthPlex (gym) membership discount YMCA partnership discount for childcare Employee Assistance Programs
