Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist | Laboratory | Full Time | Days

Concord Hospital Health System•Concord, NH

2d•Onsite

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. This role 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. The assistant 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.
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.

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.