Lab Assistant I Southwest Facility
About The Position
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor , the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting, receiving and processing blood specimens; receiving and processing specimens for bacterial culture. Duties include: receiving and processing blood samples; centrifugation and loading barcoded specimens onto automated analyzers that are interfaced to the LIS; preparing aliquots and handling of reference lab specimens; performing waived and moderate complexity testing under direct supervision. Additional duties include clerical and telephone communication in support of the Laboratories functions.
Requirements
- Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications
- CPT-1 certification required and CPR (BLS-AHA)
- CA Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-1) License
- Basic laboratory bench practice skills
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- General computer skills
- Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
- Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to perform all phlebotomy functions including venous, capillary, and arterial punctures on adult, pediatric, and neonates populations
- Ability to adapt to work load demands and remain calm and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year of acute care hospital experience in phlebotomy
- CPT-2 (ABG)
- CA Phleobotomy Technician II (CPT-2) License
Responsibilities
- collecting, receiving and processing blood specimens
- receiving and processing specimens for bacterial culture
- receiving and processing blood samples
- centrifugation and loading barcoded specimens onto automated analyzers that are interfaced to the LIS
- preparing aliquots and handling of reference lab specimens
- performing waived and moderate complexity testing under direct supervision
- clerical and telephone communication in support of the Laboratories functions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
