Outreach Laboratory Technician III (Path & Lab) (Finance)
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State with clean record required
Position Summary:
Provides technical skills for the performance of basic, moderately, and highly complex laboratory tasks required in the preparing and analyzing of various specimens.
Position Key Accountabilities:
Essential Functions
- Logs patient data into computer system ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Stains and coverslips slides. Assembles and delivers slides to Pathologists.
- Labels biopsy cassettes and prepares biopsy specimens for grossing using routine techniques.
- Processes and aliquots samples in preparation for further testing.
- Answers laboratory phone and triages client service concerns.
- Files slides and paperwork.
- Performs and documents instrument and stain maintenance.
- Performs moderately and highly complex testing.
- Acquires laboratory specimens from nearby contracted clinics and doctors' offices.
- Markets Outreach Laboratory services to outside clinics and doctors' offices.
- Handles billing questions/problems from contracted clinics and doctors' offices. Resolves all issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Completes medical transcriptions in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Moderate typing skills and medical terminology course or medical transcription skills
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State with clean record required
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree required Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Cytotechnology, Medical Technology, Chemistry or related area preferred
Minimum Experience:
3 years of relevant experience required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
