Lab Assistant Weekend-Crestwood Medical Center-FT-1st shift
About The Position
Performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing. Identifies patients and collects specimens according to established procedures. Receives and processes specimens in the laboratory, following protocols for specimen acceptability and rejection. Enters outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System. Collects chain-of-custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just-cause cases according to protocol. Assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed, and performs other related functions as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Documented evidence of ability to perform waived testing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Moderate knowledge of medical terminology.
- Current BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal phlebotomy procedures training course from an accredited school or training program.
- One year of phlebotomy experience, including obtaining specimens from neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
- Properly identify patients and follow specimen collection procedures.
- Receive and process laboratory specimens according to protocols for acceptability and rejection.
- Enter outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System.
- Collect chain-of-custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just-cause cases according to protocol.
- Assist with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed.
- Perform other related functions as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
