Perm - Technologist - Laboratory (Evenings) San Leandro, CA

Point of Care Lab Technician

Pay Range: $24.18 – $29.89 per hour
Shift Type: Evenings
Shift Times: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Hours/Day: 8
Shift Notes: Monday–Friday 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM | available
Weekend Requirements: Discussed at interview
On-Call Requirements: Discussed at interview

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Point of Care Lab Technician performs waived laboratory tests in a remote or mobile setting. This role also includes monitoring the quality of reagents and ensuring proper working conditions of instruments.

Essential Functions:

• Receive specimens from phlebotomists and couriers.
• Operate a delivery van to bring the mobile lab to areas of high STAT testing volume when applicable.
• Enter patient demographics and test orders into the laboratory information system.
• Check quality control of each test prior to running and reporting patient results; ensure QC is within appropriate limits and escalate issues to supervisor/manager in real time.
• Perform lab testing in point-of-care areas, including Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Molecular, and Coagulation.
• Perform data entry of test results.
• Confirm abnormal results prior to release and report any “rare and improbable” results to supervisor/manager.
• Perform blood collection, including venipuncture and capillary specimens.
• Process specimens and log requisitions as needed.
• Monitor STAT board to ensure turnaround time goals are consistently met.
• Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and ensure compliance with state documentation requirements for lot numbers, quality control, and specimen records.
• Troubleshoot client, instrument, or computer issues as needed.
• Perform maintenance on automated instrumentation.
• Record quality control and maintain QC records for all assays performed.
• Perform other tasks and procedures commensurate with education, training, and abilities.
• Responsible for clerical functions associated with specimen integrity, testing, identification, and reporting.
• Follow all safety protocols as outlined in the safety manual.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Employees frequently stand, handle or feel, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May lift or move up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; no color vision deficiency.
• Laboratory staff work in areas with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biological materials, hazardous substances, and radioactive material; appropriate training provided.

Physical Demands:

• May push/pull 50–100 lbs using ramps or pulleys; force may occur 16–24 times per day during equipment handling.

Benefits:

• Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision.
• Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA.
• Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D.
• Voluntary Disability, Additional Voluntary Benefits.
• Voluntary Universal Life with Chronic Condition Rider.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Same-day advances available (discussed at interview).

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and ability to drive safely.
• Familiarity with laboratory processes and workflow.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and laboratory testing preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any certification/licensure required per state regulations.
• California only: qualify as testing personnel for waived testing; minimum of licensed medical laboratory technician or licensed vocational nurse.

Job Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments.
• Vaccination against COVID-19 required; exemptions require proper documentation.

State License Requirements:

• California.