Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
About The Position
Performs a variety of laboratory duties, including drawing blood, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, data entry and management, record keeping, preparing specimens and requisitions for reference laboratory tests, reporting results, maintaining inventory and restocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and general cleaning. Performs routine technical laboratory work under the direction of the clinical laboratory technologist. The role may also provide phlebotomy services by collecting patient blood samples through venipuncture and other technologies as ordered by a physician. Receives physician requests, collects specimens through venipuncture, heelsticks, or fingersticks, and ensures patients and specimens are properly identified and labeled. Travels to local nursing homes to provide phlebotomy services and to businesses for health fairs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be proficient in drawing blood from patients of all ages within 60 days of beginning the position.
- BLS (CPR) certification required, or must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous office experience preferred.
- Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draw blood and collect specimens through venipuncture, heelsticks, fingersticks, and other technologies as ordered by a physician.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Perform data entry and data management, and maintain records.
- Prepare specimens and requisitions for reference laboratory tests and report results.
- Maintain inventory, restock supplies, maintain equipment, and perform general cleaning.
- Perform routine technical laboratory work under the direction of the clinical laboratory technologist.
- Verify patient identity and correctly label specimens.
- Travel to local nursing homes for phlebotomy services and to businesses for health fairs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
