Lab Support Technician, Part Time, First Shift

UC Health•West Chester Township, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a part-time Lab Support Technician for the core lab department at West Chester Hospital. The position is on first shift. The technician collects specimens; performs pre- and post-analytic specimen processing; accessions, labels, and distributes specimens; performs clerical and miscellaneous duties; and assists technical staff. The role includes collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture; processing and distributing specimens; performing assigned maintenance and performance checks; handling clerical tasks; following safety procedures; completing special procedures such as bleeding times and blood cultures; and supporting technical staff within the scope of training. The employee must complete required competencies and continuing education within established timeframes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform job duties effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Completion of formal phlebotomy training.
Phlebotomy experience.
Keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture, following patient identification and blood collection protocols.
Prioritize collections, collect samples promptly, ensure timely transit to the laboratory, and communicate the status of uncompleted collections.
Clean and stock phlebotomy supplies and workstations at the end of the shift.
Perform pre- and post-analytical processing, including verifying receipt, processing, centrifuging, aliquoting, preparing, labeling, and distributing specimens according to established procedures and timeframes.
Prepare specimens for reference laboratories and create and process transport lists according to protocols.
Perform assigned daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance and performance checks, along with routine housekeeping and safety tasks.
Maintain specimen logs and sample integrity; troubleshoot problems and serve as a resource to coworkers for problem resolution.
Answer phone calls courteously, coordinate blood draw collections, complete collection pool summaries, and review requisitions for completeness.
Process add-on and recollection requests and perform departmental filing and other clerical duties.
Follow safety policies throughout specimen collection, transportation, and processing.
Perform special procedures, including bleeding times and blood cultures, and handle unusual send-out and pathology specimens, including frozen sections, according to provided guidance.
Assist technical staff within the scope of training, including loading and unloading analyzers and organizing specimens for storage.
Review department procedures and policies and complete required continuing education modules and technical competencies on time.
Participate in continuing education opportunities, such as the CAP competency assessment program.
For clinical duties, communicate appropriately with patients and families; account for development, physical limitations, behavioral health concerns, and psychological, religious, or cultural needs; give clear treatment instructions; and recognize signs of abuse or neglect.