Laboratory Technician I

Job Description:
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Laboratory Technician I performs various simple laboratory work under supervision of a medical technologist. Has educational background compatible with the demands of his/her duties. Primary duties include performing phlebotomies, operating lab equipment, identifying, evaluating, and packing specimens, computer order entry, and other related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Compliance with HHSC Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, and annual vaccination against influenza.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains laboratory equipment by performing set-ups, making necessary adjustments, performing maintenance, and cleaning laboratory equipment.

Performs phlebotomies on patients of all ages, using age specific skills.

Performs computer data entry following established procedures.

Prepares specimens for shipment following established procedures.

Checks all samples collected or submitted for appropriateness following established procedures.

Performs required tasks to assure smooth operation of the lab.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform phlebotomies and to operate lab equipment, computers, and general office equipment. Communication (oral and written) skills. Knowledge of laboratory and medical terminology.

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