Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist | St. Rita's Medical Center - Outreach
About The Position
The Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, patient registration, order entry, result look-up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- High School/GED (required)
- Basic computer skills
- Data entry
- Compassion
- Specimen Collection
- Draws blood
- Sample analysis
- Phlebotomy
- Collection Software
- Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
- Perform shift work
- Maneuver weight of patients
- Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
- Reach above shoulder
- Repetitive arm/hand movements
- Finger Dexterity
- Color Vision
- Acuity - far
- Acuity - near
- Depth perception
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)
- 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
- Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)
- Active Listening
- Ability to discern the thinking of others
- Service Orientation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Time Management
- Coordination
Responsibilities
- Performs specimen collection procedures
- Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids
- Enters orders
- Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples
- Generates reports
- Registers patients
- Provides basic customer service
- Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
- When staffed in Microbiology department, culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
- Phlebotomist duties may be needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
