Laboratory Technical Assistant
About The Position
The Laboratory Technical Assistant performs specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations. The role also obtains other specimens when indicated and instructs patients in specimen collection as necessary. The assistant may enter pathology specimens into computerized information systems and prepare and stain cytology specimens. Under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, clinical laboratory technologists, cytotechnologists, or other designated laboratory personnel, the assistant performs tasks across laboratory areas and maintains the appropriate knowledge and training to function as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Problem-solving capabilities.
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 compliance with laboratory procedure standards.
- Collect, verify, and process patient registration data and test orders or entries in the hospital and laboratory information systems, including ABN compliance.
- Process specimens according to established guidelines.
- Maintain a safe and clean working 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.
- Meet quality, timeliness, customer-service, and other standards.
- Orient and/or train new staff.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes relating 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.
- Enter pathology specimens into computerized information systems and prepare and stain cytology specimens when required.
- Obtain other specimens when indicated and instruct patients in specimen collection as necessary.
- Perform other related duties as required and directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
