Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care • Mount Pleasant, MI

7d

About The Position

The Laboratory Technical Assistant performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection at in-house or off-site locations, verifies the correct patient, and instructs patients on specimen collection when needed. The role may also 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 the knowledge and training needed to work in 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 patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage, in accordance 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, and customer service are met.
• Orient and/or train new staff.
• Assist in maintaining 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 transport lists for tracking.
• Perform other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED