Laboratory Technician

Job Summary:

As a Laboratory Technician with Trinity Health, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results. You will be responsible for conducting routine tests and related duties for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases, following established standards of practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Consult with and keep the manager informed of activities, needs, and problems.

Perform duties according to established standards and practices/procedures.

Follow strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties.

Assemble supplies and equipment as needed.

Assure equipment and supplies are ordered and requisitioned following outlines in procedure manuals.

Identify, label specimens, and package specimens received and collected.

Store specimens for future reference and discard specimens over 48 hours old.

Record, report, and post test results as required.

File, mail, fax, or phone reports to physicians ordering testing.

Process charges.

Perform phlebotomy on newborn, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients proficiently.

Be knowledgeable on appropriate reference ranges for male/female, newborn, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains according to standard practice.

Requirements:

Must obtain following certifications: MLT – 2-year certification.

Displays a caring compassionate behavior and demonstrates responsiveness to the needs of the patient, families, peers, and staff.

Good communication with the providers, and designated, internal and external, facilities.

Knowledge of computer applications.

What We Offer:

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision.

Paid time off.

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Why Join Us:

At Trinity Health, we are committed to providing exceptional, personalized care to our communities. We are a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. We serve diverse populations and are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

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