Performs routine tests in medical laboratory (including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Microbiology and Urinalysis) to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing the following duties.

Answer phones and questions presented by callers, Doctors, and Hospital Staff.
Interprets physician's orders and secures a requisition before performing test.
Identify patient using two identifiers.
Collect proper specimen, being aware of patient comfort.
Time, date, and initial specimens.
Determine if specimen is of proper quality and quantity.
Prepare specimens for analysis and deliver to proper work area.
Draws blood from patient's finger, vein, or artery observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid.
Performs blood counts.
Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes.
Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens including blood, stool, sputum, throat cultures.
Correctly receive, analyze and result water testing.
Performs tests in an accurate and timely manner.
Informs Provider of lab results.
Call appropriate individual with panic values, or values that will gravely affect wellbeing of patient.
Documents all requests and results of lab work accurately.
Recognizes abnormalities and notifies provider immediately.
Performs daily and monthly quality control, maintenance, and cleaning procedures per guidelines.
Orders and stocks supplies as needed.
Receive shipment of supplies
Check contents against shipment invoice.
Collect drug screens with a chain of custody (DOT and non-DOT).
Performs Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) and completes associated Chain of Custody
Collects paternity tests and properly completes associated chain of custody.
Perform EKGs.
Performs Therapeutic Phlebotomy when necessary.

Two year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SMMC Employee Benefits

Medical Benefits

PPO and HDHP/HSA Health Insurance Plans

Employer-Paid Insurances

Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Insurances

Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Critical Illness

Health & Care Expense Accounts

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent/Child Care FSA

Paid Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Cash-outs
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Jury Duty Leave

Retirement Plans

457 & Roth 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (Employee voluntary contributions)
Profit-Sharing Plan (Employer matches contributions up to 3%)

Additional Benefits:

Employee Events & Gifts
Continuing Education Allowance
Discounted Gym Membership
Shift Differentials
Direct Deposit
Cafeteria Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Military Service Leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)