Lab Support Technician

Saint Luke's Health System • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's is seeking a phlebotomist/lab support technician. This role involves collecting patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy, documenting sample receipt in the Lab Information System (LIS), and preparing them for analysis. The position is full-time, day shift, with hours from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It requires three shifts per week, with a rotating weekend requirement every third week and two holidays per year. Some experience is preferred.

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.
• Uses education and experience to identify and resolve patient circumstances that might interfere with accurate sample collection.
• Communicates effectively with nursing and unit staff to relay information concerning patient collections.

What This Job Offers

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