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Kindred · 16 hours ago

Laboratory Technician

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

ScionHealth empowers its caregivers to excel in their roles while valuing every voice and fostering a culture of curiosity and courage. The Laboratory Technician will perform and report routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in patient diagnosis and monitoring.

Health CareHospitalRehabilitationTherapeutics

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards

Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner

Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results

Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens

Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed

Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director

Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

Qualification

Laboratory testingQuality controlLaboratory equipment usageClinical laboratory methodsAnatomyPhysiologyBLS certificationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsConfidentiality

Required

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures

Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers

Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines

Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation

Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures

Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

Preferred

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a nationally recognized agency/board

Current BLS

1-2 years acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing

Company

Kindred

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Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees