Lab Assistant - Eureka

Carle Health•Eureka, IL

9h•$19 - $31

About The Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy in a hospital setting, including venipuncture and skin puncture, and demonstrates excellent communication and patient-care skills. The Hospital Phlebotomy team serves patients from newborn to geriatric in the Emergency Department and inpatient and outpatient areas of the hospital, collecting blood specimens for diagnostic testing. The team collects specimens from approximately 400 patients per 24-hour period and works closely with a variety of healthcare professionals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Work every other weekend, 3–4 holidays per year, and cover 1–2 call shifts each week.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex blood collection procedures, including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, and blood cultures.
Verify patient identification using two identifiers and ensure specimens are labeled correctly.
Respond to STAT orders within 15 minutes and collect TIMED tests within 15 minutes before or after the specified time.
Participate in trauma and code response teams and collect initial blood specimens for patients classified as trauma.
Use specialized collection kits for commercial laboratories and/or research, and follow the required procedures for blood cultures, including Chloroprep skin decontamination and coordination for port collections.
Complete accreditation and proficiency testing and annual performance competencies in clinical laboratory testing areas.
Participate in re-education or retraining as needed to complete proficiency and competency testing successfully.
Follow laboratory and organizational policies and procedures, and review and document policy reviews as required.
Complete continuing education as required by laboratory policy and to maintain certification, if applicable.
Communicate accurately, promptly, effectively, and professionally with internal and external customers.