Assistant - Clinical Lab
HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for assisting with specified technical procedures in one or more sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Performs a variety of tasks requiring skills in phlebotomy and general office to include customer service, clerical and computer/data entry. HonorHealth is one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, with a culture built on warmth and neighborly kindness, dedicated to caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Medical Technologist (AMT) - Certification, American Certified Office Laboratory Technician (COLT) Required or Certificate of Completion for Laboratory Assisting program from an accredited school Required or Certificate of Completion Laboratory Assistant Program Required or Certificate of Completion of Laboratory Assisting Program Required or Equivalent certification Required or No certification required for individuals with 1 to 2 years lab experience Required
Nice To Haves
- Blood bank experience preferred
- 2 years, to 5 years phlebotomy/CLA experience Preferred
- Certified Office Laboratory Technician or equivalent Preferred
Responsibilities
- Retrieves specimens from pneumatic tube system and initiates processing.
- Prepares samples for analysis by manual or automated methods in accordance with instructions in the section procedure manual and defined standards of performance.
- Distributes to work areas and loads specimens on designated instruments where applicable.
- Performs department specific duties to assist tech (i.e. blood bank, micro).
- Prepares specimens to be sent out for reference testing including: completing of requisition, packaging, storage and notification to courier for pickup.
- Performs and documents instrument function verification, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to ensure proper operation according to section guidelines.
- Answers telephone and follows through with requests.
- Maintains inventory and stock supplies.
- Reviews all laboratory/hospital system policies, procedures and communications.
- Assists in training new staff and students.
- Performs phlebotomy as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
