Technician, Laboratory - Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

Position Title: Technician, Laboratory

Posted: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Location 1: MSPB Health Main Laboratory

Location 3: Atlantis, Florida 33462

Time Type: Part time

Description:

Located In:

Atlantis, Florida 33462The Lab Technician will perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations by carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies by preparing specimens and samples. Constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment.

POSITION DUTIES:

Pre-Analytical:

Administrative duties include:

• keeping current and accurate quality-assurance records (including logs for requisitions, test results, reagents and maintenance)
• writing or updating a laboratory procedure manual
• taking inventory and ordering laboratory supplies
• maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for the safety manual required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• maintaining records on regulated hazardous waste; and filling out forms required by regulations.
• specimen collection, labeling, preparation, processing, etc.
• logging and preparing specimens and logging the tests that will be sent to a reference laboratory
• assess specimen for rejection criteria (accept or reject);
• ensure specimen identification throughout the analytical process:
• Reading and following written policies and procedures as found in the laboratory

  Maintenance duties include:

• performing (and documenting) all preventive equipment maintenance
• calibration instruments (if indicated), performing validation studies after calibration and recording results
• troubleshooting any quality control or maintenance problems
• calling the equipment manufacturer's maintenance service when service is indicated.
• observing and practicing "universal precautions".
• perform and follow general operating procedures for laboratory.

Analytical:

• performing quality control tests and recording the results
• performing tests as listed on training documentation form as qualified to perform
• performing proficiency tests and reviewing the results with the laboratory director
• observing and practicing "universal precautions".

Post-Analytical:

• assess quality of analytical performance by checking results for validity using QC, know correlations with other analytes, reference ranges for age and sex of patient, reportable range of analyte and other factors which may affect test results
• record and/or report patient test results (sign and date report):
• ensure that all test results are seen by the physician and that abnormal and/or critical (panic) results are immediately brought to the physician's attention
• File reports for storage
• Perform shut-down procedures

Other duties:

• perform simple patient procedures when directed by physician
• perform office duties such as answer phone, data entry, etc.
• order supplies:
• keep work area clean and organized:
• perform other duties as requested by supervisor:
• display a positive image and demonstrate a caring concern:
• establish a historical work record of dependability, including attendance:
• work effectively and efficiently when under pressure:
• maintain patient confidentiality:
• assist in the training of employees:
• attend continuing education sessions as necessary for job duties:
• maintain a sound knowledge of job duties (stays current on procedures

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay

• Company paid life insurance.

• Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insurance

• Access to additional life insurance

• Access to Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• 401K with automatic employer contribution

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (“MSPB”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: MSPB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSPB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSPB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSPB encourages applicants of all ages.

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