Laboratory Assistant

Norman Regional Health System•Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs venipuncture and capillary punctures for blood tests while following safety requirements. The role receives and distributes laboratory specimens, processes specimens for testing, storage, and shipment to reference laboratories, and applies knowledge of specimen requirements and testing limitations. The assistant performs waived testing as required, understands the functionality of the laboratory automation line, and serves as a resource for laboratory information. Timely specimen collection and prevention of contamination are important aspects of the position. The Laboratory is described as a growing, team-oriented, community-focused, high-paced, high-volume environment with state-of-the-art equipment. The role offers opportunities for advancement and leadership growth.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Some knowledge of medical terminology.
Meet at least one of the following: 3 months of phlebotomy experience; a phlebotomy certificate with 32 hours of clinical rotation; 6 months of experience in a medical field providing patient care that includes drawing blood or blood processing; current MLT student in clinical rotations; or one or more college-level courses in a biological science. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may meet these requirements.
Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation before providing patient care.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) through retraining for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures for blood tests while following safety requirements.
Receive and distribute specimens in the laboratory.
Process specimens for testing, storage, and shipment to reference laboratories.
Demonstrate knowledge of specimen requirements and testing-procedure limitations.
Perform waived testing as required.
Demonstrate knowledge of the functionality of the laboratory automation line.
Act as a resource for laboratory information.
Ensure timely specimen collections and prevent contamination.