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 specimens requirements for these tests; completes a variety of clinical support duties involved in identifying, collecting, receiving, and processing all types of clinical specimens for laboratory analysis, including preparation for transport to outside laboratories (when applicable); follows all safety, infection control and OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen guidelines.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent (GED).
• Phlebotomy training with a completed externship preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting, clinical support experience in specimen processing preferred.
• The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, able to relate well with clients in a professional and compassionate manner, able to multi-task 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

• Obtains and processes venous and capillary blood samples required for laboratory analysis from patients of all ages upon request.
• Processes clinical specimens for delivery to laboratory departments and for pick-up by reference laboratories (when applicable).
• Performs all duties within assigned work blocks.
• Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.
• Assists in the preventative maintenance and disinfection within the Specimen Processing area.
• Concord Site only: Travels to off-site locations for the purpose of phlebotomy collections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED