Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care•Mount Clemens, MI

12d

About The Position

The Laboratory Technical Assistant performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection 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 works across laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, clinical laboratory technologists, cytotechnologists, or other designated laboratory personnel, and must have the appropriate knowledge and training to perform assigned tasks. This is a night-shift role in MAC Lab Admin, with 80 hours per biweekly pay period. The employer is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy technician certification.
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, in compliance with laboratory 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.
Ensure standards for quality, timeliness, customer service, and other areas are met.
Orient and/or train new staff.
Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes related to department operations.
Answer telephone calls, perform computer tasks, print reports, and provide test results as applicable.
Perform therapeutic phlebotomies.
Dispatch and manage specimens and slides for consults, referrals, and other requests, and create appropriate transport lists for tracking.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.