Job Description
Point of Care Lab Technician
JOB SUMMARY:
- Perform waived laboratory testing in remote/mobile settings under the supervision of a Laboratory Manager.
- Process specimens, perform testing, document results, and maintain quality control.
- Support mobile lab operations and STAT testing as needed.
- Must drive to the designated van pickup location to pick up and return the van each shift.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Receive and process specimens from phlebotomists and couriers.
- Enter patient demographics and test orders into the laboratory information system.
- Perform point-of-care testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Molecular, and Coagulation.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection.
- Perform and document quality control testing.
- Confirm abnormal and unusual results before reporting.
- Monitor STAT testing to meet turnaround-time requirements.
- Maintain supply inventory and required documentation.
- Troubleshoot client, equipment, and computer issues.
- Perform equipment maintenance as needed.
- Maintain specimen, testing, QC, and reporting records.
- Follow all laboratory safety and infection-control protocols.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be an LVN, MLT, or CLS – REQUIRED.
- California licensure/certification required.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record – REQUIRED.
- Ability to safely operate a vehicle – REQUIRED.
- Familiarity with laboratory processes and workflow – REQUIRED.
- Previous phlebotomy and laboratory testing experience – PREFERRED.
- High school diploma or equivalent – REQUIRED.
- Must qualify as testing personnel for waived testing under California requirements.
- Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- COVID-19 vaccination required; exemptions may be considered with appropriate documentation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear.
- Ability to occasionally sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. on occasion.
- Ability to work safely around blood-borne pathogens, biological materials, and other laboratory hazards.
BENEFITS:
- Medical/Rx.
- Dental.
- Vision.
- Healthcare FSA.
- Dependent Care FSA.
- Life and AD&D insurance options.
- Disability benefits.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Leandro, California |
| Salary | $26–$32 |
Skills
Blood Bankunmatched
Blood-Borne Pathogensunmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Coagulationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hematologyunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Managementunmatched
Laboratory Operationsunmatched
Laboratory Systemsunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Sample/Specimen Processingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Vaccinationunmatched
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