Lab Technician

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The Lab Technician performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

• Obtains and prepares patient samples for analysis.
• Maintains an accurate, readable record log of all laboratory orders and functions for in-house and outside laboratories.
• Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood and urine to determine presence of normal and abnormal components, slide preparation, use of the centrifuge and other laboratory skills.
• Interacts and collaborates with each Care Team to facilitate smooth patient flow.
• Reports test results to providers in a timely manner.
• Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data per manufacturer guidelines.
• Documents all pertinent patient data and actions taken in the patient record in a concise, accurate and legible fashion.
• Manages clinic lab pool in‑basket and follow‑up in a timely manner.
• Works with patients on outstanding lab orders and assists in removing barriers to obtaining lab services.
• Maintains records and documentation for procedure competency and to meet CLIA requirements and regulations.
• Orders and manages laboratory inventory and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma (minimum)
• Lab Technician Certification
• BLS Health Care Provider (First Aid/CPR)
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem‑solving skills
• Skills to intervene and promote reconciliation, compromise and positive outcomes in difficult interactions
• Skilled at using electronic health records as applicable to area of work (EPIC)

• Associate's degree in related field
• Three to five years of experience in related medical field
• Basic knowledge of adult learning models

At La Clinica, we commit to engaging everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintaining the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open‑hearted community, and well‑being for all.

Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. La Clinica is a drug‑free work environment and Equal Opportunity Employer. La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.