Laboratory Technician-OMC
Core
Collect, process, and report moderately complex and waived laboratory tests to facilitate patient care.
Role type
Laboratory Technician (clinical testing)
Builds
Diagnostic test results for ordering providers
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Venipuncture, specimen collection and labeling, operating moderately complex testing instrumentation, performing urinalysis and point-of-care glucose tests, quality control procedures, regulatory compliance (CLIA, OSHA), laboratory information system usage
Preferred skills
Medical assistant experience, knowledge of safety and infection control practices
Technologies
Laboratory information system, barcoded labels
Responsibilities
Conduct dipstick and microscopic urinalysis, wet preps, pregnancy tests, and rapid hemoglobin tests; perform venipuncture for specimen collection; maintain records of instrumentation maintenance; identify problems and perform necessary adjustments; order laboratory supplies
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC