"Lab Tech I"

Job Details

Title: Lab Tech I

Department Org: Lab-Central Office - 109390

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 0530 End Time: 1400

Posted Salary: $21.35-$24.59

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: True

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Greets patients and performs phlebotomy necessary for laboratory testing. Performs registration and login functions. Under guidance of supervisor or tech, processes and aliquots specimens, assists in preparing specimens for send-out. Performs phlebotomy on both inpatients and outpatients. Answers phones, takes messages and transfers calls appropriately. Registers and logs in specimens from other facilities. Sorts and distributes specimens to the appropriate clinical departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent
2. Documentation of at least one of the following:
   • Medical Assisting Diploma, Degree, or Current CMA/RMA certification Phlebotomy Technician Certificate – Must have completed a phlebotomy internship.
   • PBT (ASCP) Certification – Must have completed a phlebotomy internship.
   • Veterinary Technician Certification
   • Emergency Medical Technician
   • One-year full time experience in phlebotomy.
3. Must have and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable under The University of Toledo driver and insurance policy.
4. Employees hired after 02/01/2022 must have and maintain a clean FBI/BCI Check; required by end of probationary period and every year thereafter
5. Effective communication skills
6. Physical requirements:
   • visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable
   • ability to hear (with or without aides)
   • ability to orally communicate
   • good manual dexterity
   • ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
   • ability to stand, walk frequently
   • ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently
   • ability to perform CPR (if a required for position)
   • must be able to drive a motor vehicle 24/7 including inclement weather.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.