Job Overview

job description

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come work where we specialize in you! we have nearly 2,000 reasons for you to consider a career with prevea health they're our employees. we're an organization that values kindness, responsibility, inclusivity, wellness and inspiration. at prevea, we provide continuous education, training and support so every member of the team contributes to our success. together we are the best place to get care and the best place to give care.

job summary
at prevea health the medical laboratory technician and medical laboratory scientist are responsible for performing routine laboratory tests and procedures. these positions play a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data that will assist providers in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

what you will do

collect, process, and correctly label specimens such as but not limited to blood, urine, and tissue for analysis.

perform routine laboratory tests in hematology, immunology, urinalysis and chemistry. ensuring accurate test results by following quality control protocols.

operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure they are properly functioning. making sure to troubleshoot any technical issues with equipment and perform routine maintenance.

education qualifications

completion of an accredited medical laboratory technician associate's program or medical laboratory science bachelor's program required

skills and abilities

possess effective written and verbal communication.

knowledge of current medical terminology and laboratory equipment/care of equipment.

must be able to follow written protocols, utilizing specific laboratory training to perform laboratory testing.

must be able to interpret and analyze numerical data in relation to known patient information and testing methodology,

knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

fosters work and patient/customer relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.

ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands.

possess skills to effectively problem solve.

ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy levels.

proficient in the use of emr systems, computer, phone and office equipment.

licenses and certifications

this candidate must possess either the qualifications of a medical laboratory technician or medical laboratory scientist.

medical laboratory technician: certification as a medical laboratory technician through the american society for clinical pathology (ascp) or american medical technician (amt) within 1 year required

medical laboratory scientist: certification as a medical laboratory scientist through the american society of clinical pathology (ascp) or american medical technician (amt) within 1 year required

physical demands

sit - occasionally

stand - frequently

walk - frequently

drive - rarely

climb (stairs/ladders) - occasionally

bend (neck) - frequently

bend (waist) - frequently

squat - occasionally

twist/turn (neck) - occasionally

twist/turn(waist) - occasionally

lift/carry 0-10 lbs. - frequently

lift/carry 11-25 lbs. - occasionally

lift/carry 26-35 lbs. - rarely

lift/carry 36-50 lbs. - rarely

push/pull 11-25 lbs. - rarely

push/pull 26-35 lbs. - rarely

push/pull 36-50 lbs. - rarely

push/pull 51-75 lbs. - rarely

reach (above shoulder level) - frequently

reach (below shoulder level) - frequently

simple grasping (hands/arms) - constantly

fine manipulation (hands/arms) - frequently

gross manipulation (hands/arms) - occasionally

working conditions

extreme cold - rarely

extreme heat - rarely

humidity - rarely

wet - rarely

noise - occasionally

hazards - occasionally

hearing requirements

hears whispers

hears whispers 3-8 feet - constantly

vision requirements

color discrimination - constantly

near vision (correctable to jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - constantly

distance vision (correctable to snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - constantly

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