Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist - Microbiology - 20 hrs - Evening Shifts
Trinity Health•Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
Saint Mary's Hospital, Lab in Waterbury, CT is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist for evening shifts. This role involves phlebotomy (venipunctures) when needed, assisting technical staff in preparing equipment and analyzing specimens for patient testing. The position also includes maintaining proper inventory of reagents and control materials, and performing clerical functions associated with accessioning, result reporting, referred testing, and customer service.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- 1 year related medical work experience, preferably in Lab environment.
- Must be available on day shifts for EPIC Training during training.
Nice To Haves
- Nat'l Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
- Great position for Med Tech students.
Responsibilities
- Collects specimens from patients for subsequent lab analysis in accordance with approved techniques and observes Universal Precautions.
- Ensures specimen integrity while performing specimen accessioning and processing using established handling, labeling and processing procedures.
- Maintains daily operation of the front end of the instrumentation.
- Prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratory and monitors send-out pending test list/ specimen manifest.
- Prepares control material, performs preventative maintenance, completes maintenance log and performs instrument quality control, oversees refrigerator and freezer temperature recordings, etc.
Benefits
- Continuing education opportunities spanning all laboratory disciplines
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Generous shift differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
