Laboratory Technical Assistant - Casual

McLaren Health Care • Bad Axe, MI

3d

About The Position

Performs specimen collection by phlebotomy and obtains other specimens when indicated. Instructs patients in specimen collection as necessary. May enter pathology specimens into computerized information systems and prepare and stain cytology specimens. Performs tasks in all laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, clinical laboratory technologists, cytotechnologists, or other designated laboratory personnel, with appropriate knowledge and training to function as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a phlebotomy technician.
• Previous experience drawing blood or completion of a phlebotomy training course in an approved program.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and non-blood specimens, including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage, while complying with laboratory procedure standards.
• Collect, verify, and process patient registration data and test orders or entries in hospital and laboratory information systems, including ABN compliance.
• Process specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and protect patients and employees by following infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
• Perform waived tests and assist with other testing platforms under technical oversight.
• Assist with quality-control and performance-improvement activities.
• Obtain other specimens when indicated and instruct patients in specimen collection as necessary.
• May enter pathology specimens into computerized information systems and prepare and stain cytology specimens.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED