Patient Care Technician + Lab

Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation is seeking a Patient Care Technician with laboratory experience in a healthcare facility to work on a part\-time basis in its Cliff Valley Clinic. This Patient Care Technician will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff, providing quality and compassionate care for clients.

Duties:

• Serves as an advocate for clients during their medication or surgical abortion procedures
• Acts as an advocate for client exams done by medical professionals as needed
• Assists physician with medication or surgical abortion procedures
• Educates client on all information necessary for understanding medication or surgical abortion procedure in accordance with all state regulations
• Understands and explains the information contained in the authorization and consent forms required to be signed by all clients receiving services
• Responsible for the set\-up and breakdown of exam rooms
• Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked prior to the physician’s arrival (i.e. cannulas, forceps, and dilators)
• Takes vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse before and after a procedure
• Reviews chart for completion and relevant medical histories secures client/staff signatures where appropriate and maintains pertinent information on client’s chart throughout their appointment
• Understands and is able to carry out all emergency procedures and protocols authorized by Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation
• Ensures all equipment is working properly for procedures
• Notifies the Flow Facilitator and appropriate medical staff of complications or emergency situations
• Responsible for performing/maintaining supply log quality assurance expiration checklist
• Educates clients on all information necessary for understanding abortion procedures, pregnancy options, birth control methods, STI testing and prevention, gynecological appointments, and Trans Health appointments
• Is willing to cross\-train to provide patient education/phone counseling and/or perform laboratory services on wellness and clinic days

Sterile Room:

• Evaluates tissues and understands what needs to go to the lab for analysis
• Adequately and completely fills out the appropriate paperwork for tissue evaluation
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains instrument log
• Maintains appropriate levels of sterile instruments for use in the clinic
• Keeps sterile room organized and clean
• Assists with the end\-of\-day cleaning

Lab Room:

• Responsible for lab table set up, restocking the lab area at the end of the day, and disinfecting the work area
• Notifies Laboratory Supervisor if any medical supplies are running low
• Complies with all OSHA regulations
• Runs necessary lab work including UCG, sensitive urine pregnancy test, urine dipstick, hematocrit, and blood type in accordance with Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation protocols and CLIA regulations
• Takes clients’ vital signs and documents in the chart
• Administers injections to clients
• Documents each client’s lab work in a daily lab log
• Responsible for running all lab tests daily in accordance with CLIA regulations
• Monitors daily maintenance and upkeep of lab instruments
• Maintains all Quality Control and Assurance as required by CLIA and OSHA regulations
• Notifies appropriate personnel of unusual lab results

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the personnel and operational procedures of Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation at all times
• Attends training seminars, in\-service and staff meetings as assigned
• Assists with training new clinical staff
• Understands and adheres to all OSHA regulations related to employee safety in the work environment
• Assumes responsibility for protecting the confidentiality of all clients using services in this facility
• Maintains current CPR certification for the duration of employment
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, other managers, and/or Flow Facilitator

This is a summary of the typical function of the position, and does not comprise an exhaustive list of duties.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated commitment to reproductive health and compassionate abortion care, and a thorough understanding of reproductive justice
• Experience as a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician
• Must be able to maintain professionalism when dealing with clients and staff

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity and experience with electronic medical records
• Experience in gynecological care and/or abortion care
• Experience working with reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations
• Must be able to conduct business in English; however, fluency in languages other than English is a plus

Accessibility Information and Physical Requirements:

• + This role frequently participates in online virtual communications including email, video conferencing, and other online tools used to facilitate virtual office culture and work sharing. Must be able to communicate and exchange information using these platforms.

+ This role frequently uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and scanners.

+ Must constantly engage with others in person.

+ Must occasionally traverse a concrete sloped parking lot to access the FCRL office.

+ Must frequently ascend and descend stairs to access both floors of the FCRL office.

+ The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Mission, Vision, and Values:

Feminist Center provides reproductive health care including abortion and we engage in movement building with people across all axes of oppression so that we have the rights, resources, and respect to make empowered, informed decisions about our own bodies and health.

We envision compassionate, judgment\-free healthcare, abortion access, and bodily autonomy for all who need it, intentionally centering Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, and the TGNC\+ community. We imagine clinic, legislation, and communities where decisions about our bodies, pregnancy, sexuality, family, and safety are honored, protected, and treated with dignity.

We value treating others with compassion and grace; open and honest communication; trust, accountability, and transparency; collaboration and teamwork; curiosity, fun, and joy.

EEO Statement:

At Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation, we believe that an antiracist, anti\-oppressive organizational culture is a prerequisite to sustaining people and organizations dreaming of and fighting for a world free from domination and oppression. We are an equal opportunity employer and give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria described. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require accommodations to either apply or interview for this role, please contact us at humanresources@feministcenter.org.