Medical Laboratory Technician at Abarca Health

Scotland, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, HospitalIndustries

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Lab Technician or equivalent
NCA or ASCP certification is preferred, but not required
Valid driver’s license and insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier
Able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; hear and smell; talk and hear
Occasionally able to reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

Understand and follow the policies and procedures of the hospital with particular attention to the individual policies and procedures set up within the laboratory department
Accurately receives, processes and ensures execution of physician orders
Collects specimens from patients using proper sterile phlebotomy techniques
Performs diagnostic testing on specimens following established protocols of laboratory procedure
Follows protocol for running controls and accepting/verifying results
Demonstrates proficiency and accuracy using reagents and instrumentation
Understands and demonstrates proper specimen handling by maintaining the specimen integrity through receiving, processing, and storing of laboratory specimens
Understands and maintains specimen integrity by properly labeling, transporting and electronic processing of specimens for the laboratory
Provides accurate specimen electronic order/entry and result reporting. Produces neat, legible, and organized written reports with minimal clerical/data entry errors, includes required dates and initials
Performs and records quality control functions within specified time frame. Takes appropriate action when test results are discrepant or unexpected. Notifies supervisor of out-of-control, discrepant or unexpected results within expected time frame
Performs maintenance as scheduled or when asked, records any corrective action performed. Notifies supervisor of instrument or procedural problems
Maintains awareness of changes in procedures and protocols. Learns new procedures in reasonable time frame
Correlate data (clerical or technical) and monitors test results for accuracy. Detects discrepancies
Participates with development of protocols, lab manuals, new instrumentation, lab CQI or other laboratory developmental activities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PhlebotomySpecimen CollectionSpecimen ProcessingClinical Laboratory TestingDiagnostic TestingQuality ControlQuality AssuranceInstrument Maintenance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a part-time position requiring 24 hours a week.

What is the work schedule like for this role?

The schedule is primarily days with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement, plus a rotating call schedule.

What education and certification are required for this Medical Laboratory Technician position?

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school for Medical Lab Technician or equivalent. NCA or ASCP certification is preferred but not required.

What are the key skills needed for this lab technician role?

Key skills include performing clinical laboratory tests, phlebotomy techniques, quality control, specimen handling and processing, and proficiency with reagents and instrumentation.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees