74 technician jobs found in Decatur, AL

Overview Job Summary: To perform medical laboratory procedures and protocols as specified in policy and procedure manuals conforming to CAP, TJC, CLIA, and other regulatory guidelines under the direction of the Medical Director of the Laboratory.   Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Demonstrates acceptable understanding of established policies and procedures within the department as outlined in the procedure manuals and performs the procedures accurately and precisely Demonstrates competency in performing the appropriate type and complexity of the laboratory services provided. Performs proficiency testing with results that consistently fall within the acceptable limits established by CAP Practices infection control procedures for protection of self, patients and others Performs...

Overview Under the direct supervision of licensed nurses, the Emergency Room Attendant performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. These duties include, but are not limited to, obtaining EKG's, venipuncture, ambulation assistance, toilet assistance, feeding, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions   1.  Perform basic patient care with minimal supervision and within established policies on all age groups 2.   Accurately check and record vital signs, reports any abnormalities to licensed staff 3.   Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens per policy 4.   Promptly answer call lights and provide necessary assistance in a timely manner 5.   Report patient changes, problems, complaints or requests to appropriate personnel 6.   Assist in the maintenance of...

Overview Assists the clinical pharmacists in providing an accurate and timely medication distribution system. Qualifications Education:  High school diploma or GED required                   Registration: Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing “active”.   Certification:  Employees must obtain national certification with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) within one year of hire date. Failure to successfully obtain national certification by the deadline will result in termination of employment. One exception exists, if the non-certified employee has been accepted for admission to a school of pharmacy (proof from the school is required), and will enroll in the next academic year, the employee may remain in the job code past his/her “need to achieve PTCB certification deadline”...

Overview Promotes optimal patient outcomes by assisting with medication reconciliation.  Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history for patients being admitted to the hospital.  Compiled history information is entered into the patient’s electronic health record for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the admitting provider.  May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care.  Seeks assistance/clarification from a pharmacist with any questions or issues that may arise. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required. Registration: Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing “active”. Employees must have national certification with PTCB (Pharmacy...

Overview Promotes optimal patient outcomes by assisting with medication reconciliation.  Interviews patients and reviews medication-related documentation for the purpose of compiling a medication history for patients being admitted to the hospital.  Compiled history information is entered into the patient’s electronic health record for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the admitting provider.  May perform a variety of functions which impact the medication reconciliation process and patient care.  Seeks assistance/clarification from a pharmacist with any questions or issues that may arise. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required. Registration: Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing “active”. Employees must have national certification with PTCB (Pharmacy...

Overview Assists the clinical pharamcists in providing an accurate and timely medication distribution system. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED required.  License: Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician within 30 days of hire date, and registration must be in good standing “active”. National certification with PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) required. In the case of PTCB or ExCPT renewal, “active” status must be attained within 30 days of the expiration of the current certification (this provides a 30-day grace period for the employee). Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Proficiency in basic math applications and analyses required....

Overview Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system.  Correctly identifies patients and specimens. Qualifications Education High School diploma or GED required. MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of biology and 6 semester hours of chemistry preferred.   Experience Previous work experience strongly preferred.   Additional Skills/Abilities Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.  Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.  Absolute integrity and accuracy in the patient identification process. Must complete HeartSaver CPR by the end of the...

Overview Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system.  Correctly identifies patients and specimens. Qualifications Education High School diploma or GED required. MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of biology and 6 semester hours of chemistry preferred.   Experience Previous work experience strongly preferred.   Additional Skills/Abilities Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.  Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.  Absolute integrity and accuracy in the patient identification process. Must complete HeartSaver CPR by the end of the...

Overview Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures.  Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer. Qualifications Education:  High School diploma or GED required. Education preferred: Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.  License, certification and/or registration: MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred Experience:  Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to...

Overview Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures.  Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer. Qualifications Education:  High School diploma or GED required. Education preferred: Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.  License, certification and/or registration: MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred Experience:  Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to...

Overview Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures.  Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer. Qualifications Education:  High School diploma or GED required. Education preferred: Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.  License, certification and/or registration: MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred Experience:  Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to...

Overview Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures.  Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer. Qualifications Education:  High School diploma or GED required. Education preferred: Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.  License, certification and/or registration: MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred Experience:  Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to...

Responsibilities Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. Ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. Performs instrument function checks and preventive maintenance procedures according to departmental policies and procedures. Maintains records and statistical data according to regulatory requirements. Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures. Collects chain of custody urine drug screens as required. Assists as needed in all laboratory areas as required to maintain appropriate patient care. Qualifications Education: - AS degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Science or one of the biological or chemical sciences. Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory school preferred....

Overview Performs venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes.  Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens.  Processes and receives specimens into the laboratory, following laboratory protocol for specimen acceptability and rejection.  Enters outpatient orders into Laboratory Information System.  Collects chain of custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases according to protocol.  Assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed.  Performs other related functions as assigned. Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or GED; Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred.  Experience: One year phlebotomy experience including obtaining specimens from neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients is preferred....

Overview Performs venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes.  Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens.  Processes and receives specimens into the laboratory, following laboratory protocol for specimen acceptability and rejection.  Enters outpatient orders into Laboratory Information System.  Collects chain of custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases according to protocol.  Assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed.  Performs other related functions as assigned. Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or GED; Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred.  Experience: One year phlebotomy experience including obtaining specimens from neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients is preferred....

Overview The Huntsville Hospital Pharmacy Technician Training Program is a 10-week paid training program designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to be a successful pharmacy technician. The program's goal is to develop career pharmacy technicians who assist pharmacists in providing optimal drug therapy for patients. The program is partnered with TRC's Pharmacy Technicians University, who will award a certificate of completion to those who meet all educational objectives. Educational activities include online modules by Pharmacy Technicians University, activities related to the course content conducted across the HH campus, and practical training in the area in which you will be working, including inpatient care at Huntsville Hospital Main or Women's & Children's, Sterile Products, Outpatient Prescription Processing, Mail Order, and Transitions of Care. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED...

Overview Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system.  Correctly identifies patients and specimens. Qualifications Education High School diploma or GED required. MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of biology and 6 semester hours of chemistry preferred.   Experience Previous work experience strongly preferred.   Additional Skills/Abilities Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.  Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.  Absolute integrity and accuracy in the patient identification process. Must complete HeartSaver CPR by the end of the...

Overview Provides technical support to the lab by receiving/processing requisitions/specimens and ordering specified lab tests according to standard operating procedures.  Responds to phone requests and enters lab test data into computer. Qualifications Education:  High School diploma or GED required. Education preferred: Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology preferred.  License, certification and/or registration: MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred Experience:  Previous work experience strongly preferred. Keyboarding experience, 40 wpm preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Candidate must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be able to...

Overview Obtains blood specimens from patients and delivers specimens to the laboratory and/or sends through the transport system.  Correctly identifies patients and specimens. Qualifications Education High School diploma or GED required. MLA certification from a nationally recognized credentialing agency (i.e. ASCP or AMT) preferred. Associates Degree with a minimum of 6 semester hours of biology and 6 semester hours of chemistry preferred.   Experience Previous work experience strongly preferred.   Additional Skills/Abilities Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.  Must be able to maintain absolute confidentiality in the handling of patient information.  Absolute integrity and accuracy in the patient identification process. Must complete HeartSaver CPR by the end of the...

Responsibilities Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. Ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. Performs instrument function checks and preventive maintenance procedures according to departmental policies and procedures. Maintains records and statistical data according to regulatory requirements. Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures. Collects chain of custody urine drug screens as required. Assists as needed in all laboratory areas as required to maintain appropriate patient care. Qualifications Education: - AS degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Science or one of the biological or chemical sciences. Laboratory training through an accredited laboratory school preferred....