Lab Assistant Outreach
Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL
•$18 - $28
About The Position
The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and patient registration for Outreach clients. The role is in the Lab department and is PRN, as needed. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid Illinois driver’s license, auto insurance, and BLS certification. CPR certification may be obtained within 90 days of hire. Starting pay is $17.79 per hour, with compensation based on experience; the estimated compensation range is $17.79–$27.57.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license and auto insurance.
- BLS certification; CPR certification may be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Audit charts at client sites to ensure provider-ordered tests are completed at scheduled times and results are recorded in the patient’s chart.
- Collect throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies.
- Collect urine and/or alcohol specimens for non-chain-of-custody drug screening.
- Label tubes and containers and, when needed, package specimens for courier pickup.
- Maintain good client relations with patients and staff at long-term care facilities and provider offices.
- Maintain records of patients and clients served.
- Keep work areas neat and orderly; clean and decontaminate counters and drawing stations each shift and empty sharps containers.
- Obtain diagnosis information from providers for each ordered test and document it on the lab order.
- Perform and document point-of-care testing quality control as appropriate and perform patient point-of-care testing.
- Perform maintenance and daily cleaning on centrifuges.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture phlebotomy using appropriate procedures and supplies, including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements.
- Read and document daily temperature logs.
- Register patients and order tests in Laboratory Information Systems.
- Schedule tests to be drawn and completed.
- Take inventory and restock supplies.
- Use safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including verbal verification with patients, families, and staff at provider offices and long-term care facilities.
- Work with long-term care facility or provider office staff to correct discrepancies in orders, insurance information, or diagnosis codes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
