Laboratory Technician I

1 month ago

Brenham, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you

Laboratory Technician I - Brenham State Supported Living Center

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, but with some independence and judgment expected, the technician performs phlebotomy on BSSLC individuals Monday through Friday. This will be done at the Health Center Lab or on the homes, depending on circumstances. After collecting specimens, the technician will prepare these specimens for shipment to Austin and enter a record of all specimens in the ASH database. Hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour off for lunch.
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.

Draws blood from BSSLC individuals as ordered by PCP’s or Psychiatrists.
• Prepares samples for transport to the Austin State Hospital Laboratory according to established protocols. This may include “spinning down” blood samples, drawing serum off the blood as required, refrigerating samples as appropriate, and pooling specimens for courier pick-up at 2:00 p.m.
• Prepares urine samples for transport.
• Labels all specimens.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain an organized environment.
• Maintain on hand stock of all Lab supplies; order department supplies
• Logs in both manually and EHR, all tests to be done on specimens obtained that day.
• Documents all draws in the EHR (IRIS) with relevant information from that draw (ie Which arm/leg, vein, any notable information)
• Reviews daily morning lab schedules, communicating any issues to PCP’s and Psychiatrists.
• Logs in any orders for tests or specimens that have been sent to the Scott & White Hospital lab in Brenham; the lab technician will obtain and distribute the results of these tests.
• Schedules appropriate annual, semi-annual and other lab tests following standing or new orders for individuals.
• Performs EKG’s as required.
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 Plan (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Organizational skills are of utmost importance. Knowledge of lab techniques, including collection and preparation of specimens for transport. Technician must be familiar with special processing techniques to optimally preserve specimens.

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