Laboratory Technical Assistant
Processes blood specimens for testing. Enters collections of such specimens in lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Labels, processes and delivers specimens for testing.
- Maintains supplies and equipment.
- May assist with coordinating and conducting blood drives, including interviewing and screening donors.
- Answers telephone calls, performs computer print reports and provides test results, as applicable.
- Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system.
- Obtains proper patient identification based on credentials presented, and communicates exceptions.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
- Experience or training in a laboratory setting or medical office.
Preferred:
- Medical assistant experience or related courses.
- Diploma/certificate from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.
- Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
- One year of experience in specimen collection (i.e. phlebotomy), specimen processing and distribution, or providing clerical assistance in a laboratory setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26001816
- Daily Work Times: 430a-5p
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes