Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Microbiology Laboratory Manager, the laboratory support technician (LST) is responsible for providing quality customer oriented laboratory services including specimen processing and related specialized procedures, and service to effectively communicate information to users of the Laboratory Services in order to ensure the department is able to operate efficiently and to successfully fulfill its mission. LST's also provide training and guidance to less experienced laboratory support technicians.

Position: Laboratory Support Technician

Department: Microbiology Lab

Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The basic responsibilities of the Laboratory Support Technician include:

Specimen Processing

Customer Service and Communication

Teamwork

Information System Operation

Training

Specimen Processing

• Understands study protocols and processes specimens accordingly.
• Prepares the workstation with all essential supplies to ensure smooth processing of specimens.
• Receives and verifies identification of specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Labels specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Distributes specimens to appropriate lab sections with in specific time frames.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens, and follows all special handling instructions.
• Processes, prepares, and stores specimens for send out to reference laboratories.
• Processes all types of body specimens
• Monitors and records daily temperatures and performs scheduled maintenance of equipment.

Customer Service and Communication

• Communicates and cooperates to improve patient services and the quality of each patient's experience.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients, staff members, and phone customers.
• Establishes positive, professional relationships with coworkers and managers to enhance the efficient operation of the department.
• Delivers reports in a timely fashion.
• Respects and follows BMC's rules of confidentiality.
• Consistently follows through and conveys accurate information .
• Answers the telephone according to department policy and procedure.
• Completes all appropriate logs for documentation and troubleshooting, and communicates to supervisor.
• Incorporates Medical Center Values into all undertakings.

Teamwork

• Manages time appropriately and meets BMC standards for attendance and punctuality.
• Acts as a representative and ambassador of Laboratory Medicine at the patient care units.
• Follows department guidelines for dress code.
• Documents activities related to Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Assists in the pickup and delivery of specimens.
• Attends department meetings or reviews minutes and documents the review.
• Performs special procedures as requested by supervisors, assistants, and specialists.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

Information Systems

• Utilizes technical training and acquires in-depth knowledge of the Sunquest LIS and its functions.
• Performs Sunquest order/entry, inquiry, crediting, and other basic LIS functions.
• Performs patient registration functions including information updates, and assigns medical record numbers.
• Ensures current information in the master patient index.

Training

• Assists in training new lab support technicians and students.
• Commits to self-development by attending one BMC training session per year.

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other duties as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One year of Phlebotomy, EKG, and/or specimen processing experience preferred

Microbiology planting, plating and accessioning.

Compensation Range:

$20.12- $26.02

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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