Abilene Zoological Gardens · 8 hours ago
Laboratory Technician I/II - Health Clinical
Greater Abilene Area
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAbilene Zoological Gardens is seeking a Laboratory Technician I/II to perform clinical laboratory procedures under general supervision. The role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, collecting patient samples, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Maintain records and equipment to meet agency inspection requirements, such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and CLIA Waived testing and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance
Receive patients; provide verbal instructions regarding sample collection process to be followed prior to, during, and after specimen collections, and prepare and review laboratory slips for required information
Collect blood samples via venipuncture and fingerstick from patients to include babies, children and adults
Calibrate, maintain, and set up equipment for laboratory operations. Maintain clean laboratory equipment and facilities
Perform chemical and mathematical calculations
Prepare and maintain recordkeeping systems such as quality control records, report files, and daily logs of samples and testing procedures
Perform clinical chemistry procedures for diagnosis and evaluation for CLIA Waived testing such as (but not limited to) urinalysis, serum and pregnancy testing, hemoglobin, Fecal Occult Blood, glucose, lead and other tests covered under CLIA Waived testing
Perform diagnostic procedures in urinalysis through use of dipsticks
Ensure pre-analytical quality of specimen collection by verifying patient information and following appropriate procedural guidelines for the collection of specimens via venipuncture, collection cup, etc
Accession and distribute specimen to appropriate section for testing, or appropriate off-site location for testing
Provide timely service in reporting test results to appropriate nursing or physician staff members. Provide timely response to patient requests for lab results
Accessioning and coordinating state and local send outs of clinical and rabies specimen, input data for encounters, state send outs, and local send outs, file patient records and requests appropriately utilizing the EHR
Maintain and prepare orders based on an inventory of supplies and reagents used in the laboratory
Utilize the autoclave for sterilization of equipment and waste
Accession water samples and prepare for Colilert testing. Conduct standard and specialized chemical and microbiological examinations of standard and special samples of raw and treated water using Colilert 18 method
Provide laboratory procedures at various Health Division sites
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Perform clinical laboratory procedures in all areas of a clinical laboratory
Report results to a competent medical authority for evaluation for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment
Coordinate the functions of the clinical laboratory with other laboratory functions
Maintain records and equipment to meet agency inspection requirements, such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and CLIA Waived testing and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance
Receive patients and provide verbal instructions regarding sample collection process
Prepare and review laboratory slips for required information
Collect blood samples via venipuncture and fingerstick from patients
Calibrate, maintain, and set up equipment for laboratory operations
Maintain clean laboratory equipment and facilities
Perform chemical and mathematical calculations
Prepare and maintain recordkeeping systems such as quality control records, report files, and daily logs of samples and testing procedures
Perform clinical chemistry procedures for diagnosis and evaluation for CLIA Waived testing
Perform diagnostic procedures in urinalysis through use of dipsticks
Ensure pre-analytical quality of specimen collection by verifying patient information
Accession and distribute specimen to appropriate section for testing
Provide timely service in reporting test results to appropriate nursing or physician staff members
Accessioning and coordinating state and local send outs of clinical and rabies specimen
Maintain and prepare orders based on an inventory of supplies and reagents used in the laboratory
Utilize the autoclave for sterilization of equipment and waste
Accession water samples and prepare for Colilert testing
Conduct standard and specialized chemical and microbiological examinations of standard and special samples of raw and treated water using Colilert 18 method
Provide laboratory procedures at various Health Division sites
Perform competent diagnostic, immunological, clinical chemistry, bacteriological, hematological procedures in a medical laboratory setting
Coordinate Laboratory Functions With Other Divisions And/or Departments
Think critically and interact with supervisors, employees and patients
Communicate clearly, concisely, professionally and openly both orally and in writing
Cross train into other areas of Abilene Taylor County Public Health District as required
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division's mission
Preferred
Environmental water testing preferred
One (1) year of experience in a functioning clinical laboratory setting is preferred
An associate's degree, or higher, with major coursework in biology, chemistry, medical technology or a related field is preferred
A valid Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) certification through an accredited agency is preferred
A valid CMLA, MLT, Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Science (MLS) certification through an accredited agency is preferred
Company
Abilene Zoological Gardens
At Abilene Zoological Gardens (The Abilene Zoo) our purpose and our Mission is to be "a place of learning and adventure, where families make memories, share the joy of discovery and become inspired to preserve wildlife" for the citizens and the visitors of Abilene, Texas where we are one of the prominent, must-see, attractions in the City of Abilene.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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