Lab Support Technician

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist/lab support technician to collect patient samples using phlebotomy best practices and prepare them for laboratory analysis. The role documents sample receipt in the Lab Information System (LIS), correlates patient samples with provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR, and performs and reports Point of Care laboratory testing as required. The technician uses education and experience to identify and resolve patient circumstances that could interfere with accurate sample collection, and communicates with nursing and unit staff about patient collections.

This is a full-time day-shift position, working three 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m. shifts per week on a rotating schedule. Weekend work is required every third week, along with two holidays per year.

Requirements

• Applicable experience: less than 1 year.
• Comply with laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards for patient specimen collection.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient samples using phlebotomy best practices and in accordance with laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Document receipt of patient samples in the Lab Information System (LIS) and prepare samples for analysis.
• Correlate patient samples with provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR.
• Perform and report Point of Care laboratory testing as required.
• Identify and resolve patient circumstances that might interfere with accurate sample collection.
• Communicate with nursing and unit staff about patient collections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed