Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist, Wilkes Medical Center, Days
About The Position
This is a full-time position on the 1st shift, working 36 hours per week. The Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting and processing patient blood specimens accurately and efficiently. They also handle non-blood specimens, assist with specimen preparation and transport, perform patient registration, and provide phone support. The role requires maintaining competency with laboratory information systems, training new team members, and performing routine laboratory tests. Maintaining equipment, keeping the workspace organized, practicing sterile techniques, and handling biohazardous materials are also key aspects of the job. The position involves performing minor laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology, as well as phlebotomy on patients of all age groups. Compliance with safety, cleanliness, and infection control policies, including OSHA regulations, is mandatory. The role requires the use of appropriate PPE and adherence to general safety procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
- Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, sharp instruments, fumes, ionizing radiation, hazardous materials.
- Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.
- Some latex exposure may be expected.
- Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while working with patient specimens.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty.
Responsibilities
- Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate.
- Processes nonblood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion.
- Assists in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of patient specimens.
- Performs patient registration.
- Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
- Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
- Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
- Receives lab orders from providers, prepares necessary documentation, and performs all routine laboratory tests.
- Maintains necessary documentation for all tests according to standards and labeling all specimens following set standards.
- Maintains knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
- Maintains equipment, keeps area clean, stocks supply and keeps workspace organized.
- Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
- Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
- Performs minor laboratory procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
- Perform phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures in accordance with age specific considerations of patients.
- Observes strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens.
- Receives and collects urine specimens to perform all routine tests.
- Performs specimen preparation for all procedures/tests.
- Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor.
- Reports varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
- Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
- Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
- Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
- Follows general safety procedures and utilizes PPE appropriately.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
