Lab Assistant
About The Position
The Lab Assistant is responsible for drawing blood on both inpatients and outpatients, performing ECGs as required, and handling various clerical duties. These clerical tasks include managing charges, filing, tracking specimens sent to Reference Labs, answering phones, and assisting with specimen preparation for Reference Labs. Additionally, the assistant helps with inventory management, ordering in-house stock, and performing other assigned duties while maintaining patient confidentiality. The position reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.
Requirements
- Must have a High School Diploma
- Phlebotomy course certificate-Required
- None required experience
- Must maintain good rapport with physicians, members of other departments and members of the Laboratory
- Good communication skills are necessary
- Must be able to promote and ensure high quality laboratory testing
- CPR Certification
- Must have basic computer skills
Responsibilities
- Draw blood on inpatients and outpatients as required
- Perform ECG’s on outpatients and inpatients as required
- Perform clerical duties such as charges, filing, keep track of all specimens sent to Reference Labs, answer phones, and help prepare specimens for Reference Labs
- Assists in keeping track of inventory and ordering in house stock as necessary
- Perform other duties as directed
- Maintain patient confidentiality
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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
11-50 employees
