Lab Assistant Phlebotomy PT.

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL

1d•$18 - $28

About The Position

Lab Assistants work in Phlebotomy, Outreach, and/or Processing. Depending on the assigned area, duties may include patient intake and customer service, reception, registration, and scheduling; activating or entering orders and following up with provider offices to clarify or complete information; collecting and handling specimens; transporting, receiving, processing, distributing, tracking, storing, retrieving, and disposing of specimens; performing point-of-care testing; and assisting scientists, technologists, or technicians in clinical areas as directed. This position is in the Lab department and requires 20 hours per week. The stated starting pay is $17.79 per hour, with estimated compensation ranging from $17.79 to $27.57 based on experience. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with putting away supplies delivered to work areas by Materials Management.
Collect throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies.
Collect urine and/or alcohol for non-chain-of-custody drug screen testing.
Communicate with other shifts about pending specimens needing collection.
Evaluate orders to determine appropriate specimen collection according to providers’ orders.
Keep work areas neat and orderly; clean and decontaminate counters and drawing stations each shift, and empty sharps disposal containers.
Perform phlebotomy by venipuncture and capillary puncture using appropriate procedures and supplies, including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements.
Prioritize draws by specimen collection date and time.
Research and assist with problem-solving regarding specimens and laboratory results.
Routinely print unreceived specimen collection lists and handle unresolved specimen issues.
Inventory and restock phlebotomy trays, chairs, and cabinets, and identify supplies to reorder.
Use patient identification and specimen-labeling safety tools, including handheld phlebotomy scanners and/or verbal interaction with patients to verify information.
Perform other duties as assigned.