Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care•Flint, MI

45d

About The Position

The Laboratory Technical Assistant collects blood and other specimens from the correct individuals at in-house and off-site locations, and instructs patients in specimen collection when needed. The role may include entering pathology specimens into computerized information systems and preparing and staining cytology specimens. The assistant performs tasks across laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, clinical laboratory technologists, cytotechnologists, or other designated laboratory personnel, with appropriate knowledge and training for those areas.

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 preparing patients; labeling, handling, preserving or fixing, processing or preparing, transporting, and storing specimens in compliance with laboratory standards.
Obtain other indicated specimens and instruct patients in specimen collection as necessary.
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 follow infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other applicable policies and protocols.
Perform waived tests and assist with other testing platforms under technical oversight.
Assist with quality-control and performance-improvement activities.
Meet standards for quality, timeliness, and customer service.
Perform tasks in laboratory areas as directed by appropriate laboratory personnel.
As needed, enter pathology specimens into computerized information systems and prepare and stain cytology specimens.