NCT/Laboratory Technician - Family Healthcare Associates

JOB SUMMARY

The NCT/Lab Technician, under general supervision, performs various patient care duties and prepares patients for X-rays and laboratory procedures. At Catalyst Health Group we are passionate about helping communities thrive and empowering primary care to be the difference-maker in people's lives that it was always meant to be.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Work as a team with other NCT/Lab technicians to ensure patients are processed in a timely manner and according to the organization's protocol and procedures. This would include verification of patient's identity and ensuring all orders are placed in the EMR/EHR systems before the procedure begins.

• Ensure a high degree of customer service is practiced with each patient.
• Assists patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's physical wellbeing during the exam and procedure process.
• Complete blood draws as efficiently as possible. Collects specimens in the proper container based on test that was ordered.
• May educate patient and family regarding the plan of treatment or procedure.
• Obtain lab samples and completely fill out lab slips and other forms, when necessary
• Follow universal precautions to protect self and patients
• Stock procedure rooms with supplies
• Takes responsibility of medical equipment cleaning, quality control and sterilization in accordance with OSHA guidelines
• May assist in the lab by performing blood draws
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of racial, ethnic and economic status
• Promotes and believes in providing quality healthcare services and education to the community in a convenient and compassionate manner.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Follows organization and OSHA safety rules and procedures
• Upholds HIPAA/PHI regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned shifts
• Sitting, standing, walking and/or moving up to 8 hours per day
• Lifting up to 25 pounds

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• NCT certification required
• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• CPR certification preferred
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills
• 1+ years' experience in a healthcare environment preferred

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings account
• Life Insurance
• Holidays and PTO
• 401K
• Referral programs
• Upskilling opportunities