Lab Assistant

Bon Secours • VA

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About The Position

Bon Secours is a network dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people, with a legacy that spans over 150 years. The Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and specimen collection, utilizing the Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) for various functions including patient registration, order entry, result look-up, and report generation. The role involves processing specimens for diagnostic and referral testing, ensuring accurate registration, and sorting specimen drop-offs according to insurance requirements.

Requirements

• High School/GED (required)
• 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
• Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

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, HSA/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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED