Laboratory Assistant PRN
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant performs technical and clerical functions in the laboratory. Duties include phlebotomy, specimen processing and transport, microbiology specimen plating, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing. The role performs venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups; identifies appropriate tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperatures; and ensures positive identification of patients and samples. The Laboratory Assistant also maintains collection areas and trays, supports microbiology and histology procedures and routine maintenance, handles calls and messages, transfers patient test results, distributes reports, and maintains records of outpatient standing orders.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- One year of experience performing hospital phlebotomy if phlebotomy is the primary responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups.
- Collect, process, and transport specimens.
- Identify the proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type.
- Ensure positive identification of each patient and their samples.
- Keep collection trays and the outpatient collection area neat and well stocked.
- Process specimens for various laboratory subdepartments.
- Assist in microbiology by plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, and performing quality control and maintenance checks.
- Assist in histology by performing basic procedures and routine maintenance and helping track specimens.
- Prepare specimens for referral to other laboratories.
- 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.
- Perform reporting and document filing.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Legal counseling and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
