Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist | Laboratory | Per Diem

Concord Hospital • Concord, NH

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor Laboratory Non-Technical, the Clinical Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy using various venipuncture techniques to collect blood directly from patients of all ages and is familiar with patient and specimen requirements for these tests. The role also involves clinical support duties related to identifying, collecting, receiving, and processing clinical specimens for laboratory analysis, including preparing specimens for transport to outside laboratories when applicable. The employee follows safety, infection control, and OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen guidelines.

This position requires at least 8 hours of availability per week, with hours as needed. At the Concord site only, the employee travels to off-site locations for phlebotomy collections.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent (GED).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to clients in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform in emergent or crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy training with a completed externship.
• Phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting.
• Clinical support experience in specimen processing.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process venous and capillary blood samples required for laboratory analysis from patients of all ages upon request.
• Process clinical specimens for delivery to laboratory departments and for pickup by reference laboratories when applicable.
• Perform all duties within assigned work blocks.
• Demonstrate compliance with corporate, departmental, and job-specific requirements.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and disinfection within the Specimen Processing area.
• At the Concord site only, travel to off-site locations to perform phlebotomy collections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED