Laboratory Assistant I - ED
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant I receives and identifies patients, obtains blood and urine samples, prepares and packages specimens for transport, and performs clerical and registration functions. The role works under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Manager, and Lab Supervisor. The assistant collects blood specimens from neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients using appropriate capillary or venipuncture techniques while maintaining specimen integrity. The position also supports patient registration and test ordering, instructs patients on collecting urine, sputum, and stool specimens, and follows specimen handling and patient identification procedures. Work includes maintaining stocked, clean phlebotomy areas and carts, organizing assigned workload, and providing safe and courteous patient care. When assigned, the employee may drive in compliance with traffic laws.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid driver's license may be required depending on work location.
Nice To Haves
- One year of phlebotomy or patient care experience.
- Phlebotomy certification from an accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Obtain blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate techniques and maintaining specimen integrity for the test performed.
- Collect capillary blood specimens from neonates and blood specimens from pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Register patients and order tests as needed, following current procedures, including scanning scripts into the computer system daily.
- Instruct patients in collecting urine, sputum, and stool specimens, and accept these specimens from patients.
- Follow Chain of Custody specimen collection protocols.
- Follow correct patient identification procedures.
- Ensure specimen collection and labeling are complete and accurate.
- Provide safe, effective, and efficient patient care in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Keep carts and phlebotomy areas adequately stocked, neat, and orderly, and disinfect carts at the end of each shift.
- Arrange workload to support optimal patient care and efficiency in assigned phlebotomy and processing areas.
- When assigned, act as a responsible driver and adhere to all traffic laws.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service to coworkers, providers, and patients, and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
