Laboratory Technician

About Hospitality Health ER

Hospitality Health ER is a freestanding ER in Longview, TX that provides personal attention to all patients with first-class care. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional hospitality and customer service to everyone that enters our facility, going above and beyond the call of duty. We encourage a strong team environment, where our staff will step up to the plate during the busiest of times and lend a hand in whatever direction is needed.

If you are looking to make a change in your career and be part of an exciting team, with endless possibilities for career growth, apply today! We are looking to fill positions immediately!

Overview

A freestanding ER in Longview, TX is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their team. The Laboratory Technician will strive to provide proficient, competent care while ensuring accurate results.

Responsibilities for the Laboratory Technician

1. Creating and maintaining a patient centered focus by engaging in a positive working relationship with all patients, visitor, and facility staff.
2. Performing laboratory patient testing and reporting as assigned by the Laboratory Director in accordance with the Laboratory Procedure Manual.
3. Identifying patients and labels specimens correctly and legibly according to departmental policies and procedures.
4. Collecting appropriate specimens from patients ensuring that two patient identifiers are collected prior to collection and labeling at the patient’s bedside.
5. Preparing or instructing patients for specimen collection in age-appropriate dialog.
6. Preparing specimens to be sent out to a reference laboratory.
7. Following all laboratory safety policies and procedures as well as making all records and documents available for inspection by the Laboratory Director, Technical Consultant, or CLIS Inspectors.
8. Running controls and documents as described in the QC Policy 12.01.2015.
9. Calibrating all laboratory instruments in accordance with the Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual.
10. Maintaining all laboratory instruments as prescribed by the manufacturers and troubleshooting instrument failure according to the manufacturers troubleshooting procedures.
11. Maintaining laboratory supply inventories and order/restock supplies as needed to ensure no disruptions are caused due to supply levels.

Requirements and Qualifications for the Laboratory Technician

• Associate degree in laboratory science OR Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology is required.
  
• ASCP Certified or equivalent Preferred.
• 1 year experience in a hospital setting Minimum.
• Knowledge of hospital laboratory practices, including infection control requirements Required.
• Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies and standards Required.
• Critical thinking skills, ability to work autonomously and make efficient use of time and resources.
• Must have a current driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Must have the ability to be flexible and meet the scheduling demands of the department.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay is commensurate with experience
• Night shift differential
• 401K with company match
• Additional benefits for full-time employees

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Hospitality Health ER is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.