Hybrid Clinical Lab Technician na Medlink Georgia

📍 Location: Jefferson, GA 🕒 Job Type: Full-time 🏥 Company: MedLink Georgia

About Us:

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant/Lab Technician to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Perform phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures and perform routine in-house laboratory studies.
• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly.

• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols.

• Prepare specimens for outside laboratory studies.
• Maintain knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
• Maintain equipment, keep lab stocked with adequate supplies, and keeps work space organized.
• Sterilize medical equipment and maintain it in good working order.
• Practice safe work practices by using PPE appropriately.
• Follow clinic guidelines and protocols and participate in making new ones.
• Share information gathered from patients with appropriate team members to assist in comprehensive care of the patient.
• Provide patient education explaining procedure to patient and documenting education as appropriate for test being performed.
• Assist with completion occupational health visits following established protocols
• Prepare and perform paperwork and clerical duties as necessary including answering phones, computer entry, etc.
• Manage personal inbox and assist with calling patients for lab test results.
• Participate in community health and disease prevention activities.
• Participate in daily Team Huddles with staff members as required or requested.
• Participate in staff development programs and promote team cohesiveness.
• Treat staff, practitioners, visitors, and patients with dignity and respect.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Certification as a Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist, or Medical Assistant required AND at least 1 year of experience in the medical field or completion of an approved internship program OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification in CPR (preferred)