Laboratory Assistant PRN
About The Position
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will perform various functions in the laboratory of a technical or clerical nature. You will be responsible for phlebotomy, specimen processing, specimen plating in microbiology, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing. You will perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups You will collect, process, and transport specimens You will identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type You will ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples You will keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked You will perform specimen processing for various sub departments You will assist, as necessary, in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks You will assist, as necessary, in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens You will answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results You will distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients You will maintain records of standing orders for outpatients
Requirements
- Previous phlebotomy experience - Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program - preferred
- Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification - preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups
- Collect, process, and transport specimens
- Identify proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type
- Ensure positive identification of each patient and respective samples
- Keep collection trays and outpatient collection area neat and well stocked
- Perform specimen processing for various sub departments
- Assist, as necessary, in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, quality control, and maintenance checks
- Assist, as necessary, in histology, including performing basic procedures, performing routine maintenance, and assisting in tracking specimens
- Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results
- Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients
- Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
