Lab Assistant
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The laboratory assistant plays a vital role in the care of our patients. Laboratory testing is an integral part of the delivery of care and the patient experience. The laboratory assistant performs specimen collection, is responsible for proper storage of specimens, prepares specimens for transport and performs all point of care testing and quality testing to meet College of American Pathologists (CAP)/Joint Commission and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. The laboratory assistant must review provider orders and maintain up to date knowledge of new laboratory standards and information. The laboratory assistant is responsible for keeping accurate records, such as quality control and temperature monitoring in laboratory areas, and must be committed to patient identification and excellence in customer service.
Requirements
- High school or GED equivalent
- Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire (if OSF Phlebotomy class has not been previously completed and/or does not have previous phlebotomy experience)
Nice To Haves
- Previous phlebotomy experience or training
- Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class
- Electronic Medical Record
- Microsoft application basic proficiency
Responsibilities
- Performs specimen collection
- Responsible for proper storage of specimens
- Prepares specimens for transport
- Performs all point of care testing and quality testing to meet College of American Pathologists (CAP)/Joint Commission and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards
- Reviews provider orders
- Maintains up to date knowledge of new laboratory standards and information
- Responsible for keeping accurate records, such as quality control and temperature monitoring in laboratory areas
- Committed to patient identification and excellence in customer service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
