Laboratory Assistant/ Specimen Processor

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

Performs processing of specimens, maintains the accessioning/send-out department, performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services. Performs limited waived testing as assigned.

Requirements

Equivalent of four years of high school education
Successful completion of Phlebotomy training program and internship, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

One year of full time experience preferred
Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred
Experience with specimen processing and handling preferred.

Responsibilities

Is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the Accessioning Department.
Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedures and utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at the hospital in performance of processing duties.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
Responsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Will act as a receptionist, greet patients, and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required.
Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur. Follows chain of command if unable to solve the problem.