Laboratory Assistant

Conifer Health Solutions•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

Responsible for collecting blood specimens while ensuring patient safety and applying age-specific considerations for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, as well as employees. Performs venous and capillary collection and infant heel sticks to maintain specimen integrity. Follows specimen labeling protocols and the required order of draw and collection. Performs clerical functions, specimen processing, receipt, and distribution, and trains students and employees. Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned and must be knowledgeable about emergency procedures. Inputs and retrieves data using the laboratory and hospital computer system. Operates basic laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges. Verifies relevant data and processes specimens, ensuring they are appropriately handled, packaged, and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen-integrity requirements. Uses laboratory medical terminology and measurements correctly, organizes and prioritizes multiple tasks, and takes appropriate action regarding questionable findings or concerns. Performs related duties as required. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available based on eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Venipuncture experience.
American Heart Association BLS CPR certification, to be obtained within 7 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Six months of job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens while ensuring patient safety and age-specific considerations for patients and employees.
Perform venous and capillary blood collection and infant heel sticks while maintaining specimen integrity.
Follow specimen labeling protocols and the required order of draw and collection.
Perform clerical functions and specimen processing, receipt, and distribution.
Train students and employees.
Perform phlebotomist duties as assigned.
Remain knowledgeable about emergency procedures.
Input and retrieve data from laboratory and hospital computer systems.
Operate basic laboratory equipment, such as centrifuges.
Verify relevant data and ensure specimens are handled, packaged, and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols.
Use laboratory medical terminology and measurements correctly.
Organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks to complete work accurately and on time.
Take appropriate action regarding questionable findings or concerns.
Perform related duties as required.