Cove Behavioral Health ยท 3 days ago
Lab Technician (PRN)
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCove Behavioral Health is seeking a Lab Technician to perform laboratory testing and analyses. The role involves preparing samples, conducting tests, maintaining quality control, and training staff in laboratory procedures.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing samples for analyses, using equipment to run specimens, and conducting moderate complexity tests
Performs laboratory testing including obtaining and processing specimens, and performing tests
Identifies the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse and therapeutic drugs by operating toxicology instrumentation and performing manual methods for the performance of drug screens
Implements written operating procedures and protocols that are in compliance with Federal and State regulations
Maintains a routine documented schedule of quality control and quality assurance for the testing performed and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen through sample analysis
Participates in an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
Performs daily maintenance on laboratory equipment including verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advance trouble shooting
Calibrate equipment utilizing approved testing procedures
Monitoring quality control measures and protocols
Maintain proper quality control procedures
Perform quality control checks of instrumentation against established standards
Verify all reagents, calibrations, quality control for new lot numbers
Maintain all record keeping such as inventory, instrument maintenance, temperatures, quality
Replenishing reagents as needed
Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained
Assists in training staff in the performance of laboratory functions both administrative and technical operating procedures including regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and PHI information
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Responsible for preparing samples for analyses, using equipment to run specimens, and conducting moderate complexity tests
Performs laboratory testing including obtaining and processing specimens, and performing tests
Identifies the presence or quantity of drugs of abuse and therapeutic drugs by operating toxicology instrumentation and performing manual methods for the performance of drug screens
Implements written operating procedures and protocols that are in compliance with Federal and State regulations
Maintains a routine documented schedule of quality control and quality assurance for the testing performed and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen through sample analysis
Participates in an HHS approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered
Performs daily maintenance on laboratory equipment including verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advance trouble shooting
Calibrate equipment utilizing approved testing procedures
Monitoring quality control measures and protocols
Maintain proper quality control procedures
Perform quality control checks of instrumentation against established standards
Verify all reagents, calibrations, quality control for new lot numbers
Maintain all record keeping such as inventory, instrument maintenance, temperatures, quality
Replenishing reagents as needed
Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained
Assists in training staff in the performance of laboratory functions both administrative and technical operating procedures including regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and PHI information
Ability to work as a team member within the laboratory department and all other departments
Ability to work independently
Document work processes as required
Maintain a safe and appropriate work area
Ability to read, analyze and interpret clinical records and databases to support clinical activities
Ability to respond to inquiries by clinical program staff
Ability to present ideas both verbally and written to multiple audiences including laboratory staff, management and program staff
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and make recommendations to improve services
Ability to follow directions and establish priorities within the work setting
Knowledge of current medical terminology and laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation
Computer literacy and competence required in Microsoft Office software programs as well as a working knowledge of database analysis
Regularly required standing, sitting, talking and hearing
Frequently required to walk and use hands to handle or feel objects or controls including reaching with hands and arms
Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds
Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Company
Cove Behavioral Health
Cove Behavioral Health has proudly served Hillsborough, Polk and surrounding counties over the past 50 years.
Founded in 1973
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Deanna Staub Obregon
Chief Executive Officer
Antoinette Hagley
Chief Clinical Officer
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