Lab Assistant PRN

Methodist McKinney Hospital • McKinney, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing phlebotomy on patients of all ages, performing waived testing, handling specimens, utilizing the laboratory computer system, managing supplies and reagents, performing quality control, and resolving pending specimen issues.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months as a phlebotomist or completion of a one semester course in phlebotomy.
• Good communication skills, ability to prioritize and maintain professional in stressful situations.
• Must maintain Basic Life Safety (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer PBT(ASCP)

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy correctly on all age patients, using 2 patient identifiers according to Hospital policy.
• Performs waived testing within the appropriate time frame, adhering to specific turnaround times for test ordered.
• Properly handles unacceptable specimens and performs testing only on specimens that conform to guidelines stated in laboratory manual. Documents unacceptable specimens and notifies proper staff.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the laboratory computer system and its functionality and can perform tasks correctly.
• Appropriate utilization supplies and reagents. Participate in weekly inventory.
• Performs and records all required Quality Control, taking appropriate action as needed and alerting management as necessary.
• Resolves pending specimen issues, troubleshoots problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED