Lab Support Technician

Saint Luke's Health System Kansas City • Lees Summit, MO

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About The Position

Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's! This position involves collecting patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy, documenting receipt of patient samples in the Lab Information System (LIS), and preparing them for analysis. You will collect patient specimens in accordance with the laboratory's policy, procedures, and regulatory standards. Additionally, you will correlate patient samples to provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR, perform and report Point of Care laboratory testing as required, and use your education and experience to identify and resolve patient circumstances that might interfere with accurate sample collection. Effective communication with nursing and unit staff to relay information concerning patient collections is also essential.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy.
• Documents receipt of patient samples in Lab Information System (LIS) and prepares them for analysis.
• Collects patient specimens in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Correlates patient samples to provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR.
• Performs and reports Point of Care laboratory testing as required.
• Identifies and resolves patient circumstances that might interfere with accurate sample collection.
• Communicates effectively with nursing and unit staff to relay information concerning patient collections.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• Dedication to innovation and improvement.
• Collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• Support in achieving personal and professional goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees