HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
State of Florida
- Lakeland, FL
- $32,760-34,320 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains all equipment for clinic use, keeping it in good working order.
- Sets up each clinic exam room with the necessary equipment, gowns, gloves, etc.
- Directs patients to exam room; prepares patient for examination or treatment by physician or APRN.
- Inquires and document reason for visit, complaints and recent hospital visits.
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, and weight as needed.
- Performs blood draws and test on urine specimens for dipstick, pregnancy, drug screen, and Chlamydia/Gonorrhea and records appropriate results in client's record.
- Assists during examination of patient. Prepares culture slides, hands the MD/APRN instruments and performs other related duties.
- Assists nurse with uncooperative patients during immunizations and blood sampling.
- Operates autoclave, sterilizing instruments, dressing supplies, scissors, etc.
- Cleans clinic rooms, including exam tables, cabinets, and sinks with special disinfectant solutions according to clinic policy and biohazardous waste policy.
- Prepares and packages educational material for clinic use.
- Removes contaminated red bags and containers from each exam room and places them in the biohazard storage room.
- Draws blood in the correct tubes, enters correct client information into computer and sends specimens to the correct lab.
- Process and prepares specimens for transport, file lab reports, and the follow up of missing/late lab reports.
- . Provides screening for the HIV antibody virus and pre and posttest counseling
- Maintains Lab Quality Control sheets
- Assisting with keeping the Standardized Lab Sheet current and relevant
- Assist in keeping the Lab Manual updated, useful and implemented
- Continue to foster/enhance community partner relationships with LabCorp and Quest representatives
- Advocate any issues and concerns on behalf of all the Lab HSTs to Administration
- Continuing to build/sustain a culture of quality in all laboratory services and being available by phone for any questions or concerns
- Inventories supplies weekly and orders as needed.
- Assists with defrosting and cleaning clinic refrigerators for proper drug, vaccine, and specimen storage as needed.
- Assists with orientation of new employees, students and volunteers assigned to the clinic area.
- Records temperatures twice daily of the Lab refrigerator and freezer on the temperature log. Contacts supervisor if temperature is out of range.
- Maintains time/attendance/travel/EARs records.
- Attends staff meetings, general staff, training, and committee meetings in compliance with Health Department policy
- Performs other duties as required, including performance of additional interpreter duties, consistent with skill level, and as needed.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Knowledge of basic computer software.
- Skill in using medical instruments or testing equipment.
- Skill in taking blood pressure readings.
- Ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Certification as a CNA, MA or Phlebotomy preferred
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!