HORIZON FAMILY MEDICINE is currently seeking a full time, experienced LABORATORY TECHNICIAN / PHLEBOTOMIST. This individual will assist the providers and clinical staff with collecting specimens from patients and providing information to providers for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing manual and automated, waived and moderately complex techniques for laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and microscopy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects viable phlebotomy and other appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed by Lab Manager.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting & charts patient results in a timely manner.
• Assists in training new lab technicians in the phlebotomy area.
• Update and file all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Arrange for transfusion of blood products when ordered by physician.
• Performs testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated; Identifies troubleshooting procedures and calls technical services as needed.
• Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents.
• Implements and complies with safety, quality assurance & regulatory standards.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures; properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff in accordance with HIPAA.
• Utilize computer systems – Allscripts, Davlong Medinformatix (EMR), Davlong Lab Order Processing, LabDaq (LIS).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy & laboratory experience in primary or urgent care setting.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.