Lab Clerk

Evanston Regional Hospital • Evanston, WY

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About The Position

The Lab Clerk performs related clerical, billing, and charting responsibilities. This role involves preparing all specimens to be sent to reference laboratories and obtaining proper blood specimens from patients in the hospital. The Lab Clerk is also responsible for collecting appropriate control specimens as requested and assisting technologists and other personnel as time and training permits. Additionally, the Lab Clerk identifies age-specific phlebotomy needs of patients and implements appropriate procedures and processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Understanding of medical ethics and handling of confidential information.
• Formal or on-the-job blood collection techniques experience.
• Minimum 6 months phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical, billing, and charting responsibilities related to lab work.
• Prepare specimens for reference laboratories.
• Obtain blood specimens from patients in the hospital.
• Collect control specimens as requested.
• Assist technologists and other personnel as time and training permits.
• Identify age-specific phlebotomy needs of patients and implement appropriate procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED