Lab Support Technician
About The Position
Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist/lab support technician. The role collects patient samples using phlebotomy best practices, documents receipt of samples in the Lab Information System (LIS), and prepares samples for analysis. The technician also correlates patient samples with provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR, performs and reports Point of Care laboratory testing as required, addresses circumstances that could interfere with accurate sample collection, and communicates collection-related information to nursing and unit staff. This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled three shifts per week from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shifts rotate, with a weekend requirement every third week and two required holidays per year.
Requirements
- Applicable experience: less than 1 year.
- Some experience preferred.
- Availability for three rotating day shifts per week, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Weekend availability every third week and availability to work two holidays per year.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and phlebotomy best practices.
- 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.
- Use education and experience to identify and resolve patient circumstances that could interfere with accurate sample collection.
- Communicate effectively with nursing and unit staff about patient collections.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
