Lab Tech I

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

8d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Tech I greets patients and performs phlebotomy for laboratory testing on both inpatients and outpatients. The role performs registration and specimen login functions and, under the guidance of a supervisor or technician, processes and aliquots specimens and helps prepare specimens for send-out. The employee also answers phones, takes and routes messages, registers and logs specimens received from other facilities, and sorts and distributes specimens to the appropriate clinical departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Documentation of completion of at least one of the following: Medical Assisting diploma or degree, current CMA/RMA certification, or Phlebotomy Technician Certificate.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and eligibility for insurability under The University of Toledo driver and insurance policy; must be maintained.
• For employees hired after January 31, 2022, a clean FBI/BCI check is required by the end of the probationary period and annually thereafter.
• Effective communication skills.
• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20, including color vision when applicable.
• Ability to hear, with or without aids, and ability to communicate orally.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently and bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle 24/7, including during inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

• Completed phlebotomy internship preferred.
• Professional registration such as PBT or ASCP, with demonstrated hands-on experience.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• One year of full-time phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and perform phlebotomy required for laboratory testing.
• Perform phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform registration and specimen login functions.
• Process and aliquot specimens under the guidance of a supervisor or technician.
• Assist with preparing specimens for send-out.
• Answer phones, take messages, and transfer calls appropriately.
• Register and log in specimens from other facilities.
• Sort and distribute specimens to the appropriate clinical departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED