Job Title: Laboratory Technologist Point of Care (Evening Shift)
Location: San Leandro, CA (Remote Mobile Laboratory Setting)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift: Evenings
Overview:
Join a dynamic and innovative laboratory team dedicated to providing high-quality point-of-care testing services to over 7,500 care facilities nationwide. This role offers an opportunity to develop your laboratory skills in a fast-paced, mobile environment that emphasizes safety, accuracy, and excellent patient care. We foster a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement, comprehensive benefits, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and process specimens via venipuncture or capillary methods, ensuring specimen integrity and proper documentation.
- Receive specimens from phlebotomists and couriers, verifying specimen quality and documentation.
- Enter patient demographics, specimen details, and test orders accurately into the laboratory information system.
- Operate and troubleshoot point-of-care laboratory instruments, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Molecular, and Coagulation analyzers, ensuring optimal instrument performance and maintenance.
- Monitor reagent levels and perform quality control checks on all testing procedures, ensuring results are within acceptable limits.
- Perform waived laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA regulations, reporting accurate patient results while confirming abnormal or unusual results with supervisory staff.
- Manage and prioritize STAT testing to meet turnaround time goals, ensuring rapid and reliable results.
- Document quality assurance activities and maintain compliance with regulatory standards, including tracking lot numbers and quality control records.
- Assist with inventory management, ordering supplies as necessary, and ensuring storage conditions meet regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to instruments or computer systems, escalating as needed.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure consistent performance.
- Follow all safety protocols, including proper handling of biological hazards, blood-borne pathogens, and hazardous materials.
Qualifications:
- Relevant certification or licensure in medical laboratory technology or a related field.
- Proven experience with point-of-care testing and specimen collection.
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems and quality control procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in testing and documentation.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a mobile testing environment.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Physical ability to perform specimen collection, lift up to 15 pounds regularly, and work in various settings, including patient homes and healthcare facilities.
Physical and Work Environment:
- The role involves working in environments where biological hazards, hazardous substances, and infectious materials are present. Appropriate training and safety protocols are provided.
- Frequent standing, walking, and the ability to handle equipment and specimens are required.
- May need to push or pull equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more, with assistance when available.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of $1.00.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options, dependent care accounts, and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
- Basic life, AD&D, voluntary life, and disability insurance options.
- Employee assistance programs and access to same-day paycheck advances.
- Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career advancement within the organization.
- Supportive team environment with helpful coworkers and a culture emphasizing safety and excellence.
We offer a rewarding career with job security in a company committed to innovation and quality care. If you are detail-oriented, dedicated, and eager to contribute to community health, we invite you to join our team.
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