Health Care Technician

Health Care Technician (Student Health Service, Norfolk, VA)

Job Type: Hourly

Overview: To perform clinical laboratory testing which assists in the diagnosis of pathological conditions at Student Health Services.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multi‑disciplinary staff.
• Demonstrated ability to perform varied clinical laboratory analysis.
• Demonstrated skills in proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, transportation and storage of specimens.
• Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Demonstrated skills in implementing quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory.
• Demonstrated knowledge of factors that influence test results.
• Demonstrated skills to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
• Basic computer skills.

• Some experience in clinical laboratory testing.
• Some experience in performing CBC's, mono antibody, urine pregnancy, rapid strep, urinalysis, rapid flu, whole blood glucose, sed rates and wet preps.
• Laboratory testing in an out‑patient facility.
• MLT or MT ASCP certified or equivalent experience, education, or training.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Associate Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or medical laboratory technology or equivalent training, education or experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

• Hourly wage commensurate with education and experience.
• Hourly employees are restricted to working 29 hours per week on average or 1500 hours in total in the May 1 – April 30 period.
• No health insurance, retirement, or leave benefits.
• Position is designated as sensitive; a fingerprint‑based criminal history check will be required.
• Working hours are 3:00pm to 7:00pm Monday through Thursday, with additional hours available as needed.

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Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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