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SURTECO NORTH AMERICA INC

Prematcher

Monroe, NC · On-site

$21.90 - $22.56/hr

Match color of blended ink to lab prematch drawdown standards or press folder prematch drawdown standards to prepare proper ink for stages of press. * Following match, assist production when ...

ZEISS

Technician I, Lab

Hebron, KY

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Lab Tech I is an entry level position. Under close supervision where operations and sequences are ... Taping, Blocking, Ink Marking, Alloy Management, Generating, Engraving, De-blocking, Backside ...

ZEISS

Technician I, Lab

Hebron, KY · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Lab Tech I is an entry level position. Under close supervision where operations and sequences are ... Taping, Blocking, Ink Marking, Alloy Management, Generating, Engraving, De-blocking, Backside ...

ZEISS

Technician I, Lab

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$20 - $26.75/hr

Lab Tech I is an entry level position. Under close supervision where operations and sequences are ... Taping, Blocking, Ink Marking, Alloy Management, Generating, Engraving, De-blocking, Backside ...

SURTECO NORTH AMERICA INC

Prematcher

Monroe, NC · On-site

$21.90 - $22.56/hr

Match color of blended ink to lab prematch drawdown standards or press folder prematch drawdown standards to prepare proper ink for stages of press. * Following match, assist production when ...

ZEISS

Technician I, Lab

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Lab Tech I is an entry level position. Under close supervision where operations and sequences are ... Taping, Blocking, Ink Marking, Alloy Management, Generating, Engraving, De-blocking, Backside ...

ZEISS

Technician I, Lab

Saint Cloud, MN · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Lab Tech I is an entry level position. Under close supervision where operations and sequences are ... Taping, Blocking, Ink Marking, Alloy Management, Generating, Engraving, De-blocking, Backside ...

Siegwerk

Production Technician I

Morganton, NC · On-site

$16.50/hr

Production Technician, Morganton Siegwerk has an opening for a Production Technician in Morganton ... Deliver samples of ink to the QC lab. * Perform minor maintenance functions on equipment.

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An Ink Lab Technician is responsible for preparing, testing, and adjusting ink formulations to meet quality and color standards in manufacturing or printing environments. They conduct various tests to ensure ink consistency, viscosity, and performance on different substrates. Additionally, they troubleshoot ink-related issues, maintain lab equipment, and document results for quality control. Their role is essential for ensuring high-quality printing and ink production.

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Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist

Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist

Stephens County Hospital

Toccoa, GA • On-site

Full-time, Per diem

Posted 2 days ago

Stephens County Hospital rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

937th of 994 rated hospitals

Job description

About us: For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.
Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.
Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation's premier healthcare monitoring agency.
Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist:
Full Time - 6:00am-2:30p Monday-Friday. Flexible to fill other weekends and other shifts if necessary
PRN shifts also available
Education:
Completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician Program through an accredited vocational/technical institution.
Licensure / Certification:
ASCP, AMT preferred or eligible for certification.
Provides care for patients of the following age groups:
Neonate (Newborn) Adult (19 to 59 Years)
Pediatric (>Newborn to 11 Years) Senior Adult (60 to 74 Years)
Adolescent (12 to 18 Years) Geriatric (75 and Above)
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs specimen collection according to the Phlebotomy S.O.P.
  • Uses available resources independently.
  • Always remains courteous and considerate of patient needs.
  • Solves and documents problems.
  • Assures accuracy in specimen identification; utilizes at least two patient identifiers prior to specimen collection.
  • Distributes specimens to correct locale.
  • Adheres to criteria to ensure patient safety.
  • Ensures clear verbal communication of all critical and stat test results (repeated and verified).
  • Performs order entry procedures in CPSI.
  • Interfaces equipment with the computer for resulting.
  • Checks for accuracy prior to reporting results.
  • Prints various reports for QC and QA.
  • Reports lab results in a clear and professional manner.
  • Uses appropriate telephone etiquette.
  • Performs all blood bank procedures per S.O.P. (type, RH, antibody screen, cross-match, cord bloods, etc.).
  • Performs quality control and routine maintenance as scheduled.
  • Inventories and rotates stock blood supply.
  • Processes blood upon arrival to lab from the Supplier.
  • Utilizes the Hollister system.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Demonstrates ability to give instructions for autologous and directed donations.
  • Signs out blood and blood components appropriately.
  • Performs testing on all chemistry per S.O.P.
  • Possesses general knowledge and use of all chemistry analyzers.
  • Maintains and QC's all equipment per level of expertise.
  • Investigates all aberrant errors and results.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs equipment per level of expertise.
  • Communicates well with the Section Leader and Hot-Line repair services.
  • Helps to maintain proper stock inventory.
  • Handles all referral lab work appropriately (processing, shipping, and reporting).
  • Performs testing in hematology and coagulation per S.O.P. (CBC, retics, platelets, manual counts, coagulation).
  • Performs abnormal cell counts.
  • Possesses basic knowledge of the operation of all equipment.
  • Documents and performs quality control and maintenance as scheduled.
  • Ensures stock rotation and appropriate inventory.
  • Investigates aberrant errors and results caused by lipemia, hemolysis, clotting, cold agglutinins, etc.
  • Communicates well with the Section Leader and Hot-Line repair services.
  • Performs testing in urinalysis per S.O.P.
  • Performs and documents all quality control, calibrations and all maintenance as scheduled.
  • Verifies all results for accuracy.
  • Troubleshoots all equipment per level of expertise.
  • Rotates and inventories stock appropriately.
  • Communicates well with the Section Leader.
  • Performs testing in Serology per S.O.P.
  • Performs and documents all quality control, calibrations, and all maintenance as scheduled.
  • Verifies all results for accuracy.
  • Maintains appropriate inventory.
  • Communicates well with Section Leader.
  • Performs testing and processing per microbiology S.O.P. (specimen plating, gram stains, media selection, etc.)
  • Verifies results for accuracy.
  • Knows rejection of specimen criteria.
  • Maintains accurate QC documentation.
  • Performs wet preps, India Ink and pinworm analyses.
  • Performs all micro serological testing (RSV, quick strep and meningitis panel).
  • Demonstrates proper care and use of the microscope.
  • Uses Cyto-spin for body fluids.
  • Cleans, organizes and stocks work area.
  • Unpacks supplies.
  • Maintains documentation of housekeeping per OSHA standards.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Neonate (Newborn)
  • Utilizes heel warmers to stimulate blood flow.
  • Uses appropriate technique and supplies for venipuncture.
  • Comprehends normal vs. abnormal lab values.
  • Comprehends the volume of blood requirements based on weight of neonate.

Pediatric (>Newborn to 11 Years)
  • Uses appropriate technique for venipuncture and finger sticks.
  • Appropriately uses restraining techniques.
  • Communicates instructions per age level of patients.
  • Comprehends normal vs. abnormal lab values.
  • Comprehends the volume of blood requirements based on weight of infant.

Adolescent (12 to 18 Years)
  • Communicates instructions and information to the patient.
  • Utilizes appropriate venipuncture technique.
  • Comprehends normal vs. abnormal lab values for the particular age group.

Adult (19 to 59 Years)
  • Ability to communicate instructions and information to the patient (regarding testing, collections, etc.)
  • Utilizes appropriate venipuncture techniques.

Senior Adult (60 to 74 Years)
  • Ability to communicate instructions and information to the patient (regarding testing, collections, etc.)
  • Utilizes appropriate venipuncture techniques.
  • Ensures bed rails are secure prior to leaving the patient's bed side.
  • Comprehends normal vs. abnormal lab values per age group.

Geriatric (75 Years and Older)
  • Ability to communicate instructions and information to the patient (regarding testing, collections, etc.).
  • Utilizes restraints (if needed).
  • Utilizes appropriate venipuncture and fingerstick techniques.
  • Checks skin integrity.
  • Ensures the bed rails are secure to prevent falls.
  • Comprehends normal vs. abnormal lab values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
  • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
  • Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Non-Essential Functions
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Professional Requirements
  • Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
  • Complete annual education requirements.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Wear identification while on duty.
  • Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
  • Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
  • Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
  • May need to sit or stand for up to 2-6 hours at a time
  • Physically demanding, high-stress environment
  • Must be able to lift 10 pounds or more
  • Physically demanding, high-stress environment
  • Have near normal hearing - able to hear alarms/telephone/ normal speaking voice/ webinars
  • Have near normal vision - clarity of vision (both near and far) either corrected on non-corrected, ability to distinguish colors
  • Have good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Standing - continuously within the shift (67-100%)
  • Walking - continuously within the shift (67-100%)
  • Climbing - occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
  • Bending/stooping - frequently within the shift (34-66%)
  • Twist at the waist - occasionally with the shift (1-33%)
  • Pushing/pulling - frequently within the shift (34-66%)
  • Lift/carry - 20lbs with assistance - occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
  • Reaching above the shoulders - frequently within the shift (34-67%)
  • Lift/carry - 50lbs with assistance - occasionally within the shift (1-33%).

Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.

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