| Notes to Applicants |
Position Overview:
This position is in a fast paced, high volume stat lab located in the STD Clinic. Processing for rapid HIV, syphilis (RPR), gram stains, wet preps/KOH, urinalysis and various miscellaneous tests. Also, processing samples for send out reference labs including Clinical Pathology Lab (CPL), Oxford Lab and Center for Disease Detection (CDD). Data entry is required for this position in the electronic health record system eClinicalWorks.
If you are selected to Interview:
- This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
APH Information:
This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. |
| Functions and Responsibilities |
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Assists in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests.
- Prepares specimens for analysis.
- Logs all tests performed. Performs clinical lab tests in some or all of the following areas following established procedures: chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood typing, and matching. Performs tests including blood counts and differential, blood chemistry stat, therapeutic drug monitoring, urinalysis stat, blood coagulation, toxicology stat, inoculating media, and gram stain readings etc.
- Performs quality checks on tests and instruments. Breaks down instruments for repairs and maintenance.
- Records test results.
- Communicates with patients, doctors, nurses, and other health care workers.
- Collects blood specimens from patients.
- Assists in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical test procedures.
- Knowledge of the equipment and reagents used in the laboratory.
- Knowledge of safety practices when working with body fluids.
- Skill in the performance of a variety of clinical lab tests.
- Skill in communicating with and assisting less experienced lab personnel.
- Skill in documenting and communicating test results.
- Skill in working quickly and effectively and in setting priorities.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with health care staff, physicians, patients, and the general public.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to working in a clinical laboratory.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Certification as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or other recognized association.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Phlebotomy experience with pediatric clients, adult clients, and clients who inject drugs
- Experience with electronic health record system and data entry
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| Location |
RBJ Health Center 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702 |
| Days and Hours |
Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
| Job Open Date |
03/05/2024 |
| Job Close Date |
04/01/2024 |
| Job Requisition Number |
COA091239 |
| Click here to apply: |
http://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/116459 |
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