Lab Service Tech - Phlebotomist (FT Days)
About The Position
The Laboratory Support Service Tech (LSST) works as a professional interdisciplinary team member and provides services in clinic- and hospital-based laboratories. Duties include specimen collection and processing, waived point-of-care laboratory testing, and other services specific to the work area. The LSST receives, verifies identification of, processes, ships, and stores blood and body-fluid specimens; facilitates collection and processing of large specimen volumes for multiple laboratory testing sites; and prepares specimens and containers with reagents as required for ordered testing. The role interacts with patients, families, physicians, allied health staff, and visitors as a representative of the laboratory team. LSST staff use critical thinking to troubleshoot issues and prioritize workload, follow established directions and guidelines, use computer information systems, participate in quality-control programs, and assist with training and educating new employees and students. The position requires physical ability for lifting and prolonged standing, good hearing and verbal communication, color discrimination, and caution to avoid potential exposure to hazards. The employee must work flexible hours to meet workload demands and accommodate schedule changes. A resume is required for the application to be considered. Visa sponsorship is unavailable, and this position does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Foreign-trained lab personnel must provide, at their own expense, a detailed high school equivalency evaluation that includes the U.S.-equivalent degree.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One of the following: one year in a patient-care setting performing venous access and specimen processing; national certification in phlebotomy; or completion of a phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation.
- Adaptability, organization, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills when working with physicians, coworkers, and patients.
- Ability to accurately read specimen labels and follow standard operating procedures with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems related to laboratory procedures.
- Physical ability to lift and stand for long periods.
- Good hearing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Ability to exercise caution to avoid potential exposure to hazards.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet workload demands and accommodate schedule changes.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year degree preferred.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant is considered.
Responsibilities
- Collect specimens and perform specimen processing and waived point-of-care laboratory testing.
- Receive blood and body-fluid specimens and verify their identification.
- Process, ship, and store specimens.
- Facilitate collection and processing of large volumes of specimens for multiple laboratory testing sites.
- Prepare laboratory specimens and containers with reagents as required for ordered testing.
- Interact with patients, families, physicians, allied health staff, and visitors as a representative of the laboratory team.
- Troubleshoot issues and prioritize workload in response to requests.
- Carry out services according to established directions and guidelines.
- Use computer information systems and participate in quality-control programs.
- Assist with training and educating new employees and students.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible dental coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
