Lead Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
As a Laboratory Assistant at St. David's Georgetown Hospital, you will perform technical and clerical functions in the laboratory. The role includes phlebotomy, specimen processing and transport, microbiology plating, histology assistance, preparing specimens for referral to other laboratories, and reporting and document filing. You will collect venous and capillary samples appropriate to specific age groups and ensure that patients and samples are correctly identified. You will also support laboratory operations and communicate test information to patients, physicians, clients, and other departments.
Requirements
- One year of experience performing hospital phlebotomy.
- Three years of experience required.
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and capillary collection appropriate to specific age groups.
- Collect, process, and transport specimens.
- Identify the proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type.
- Ensure positive identification of each patient and their respective samples.
- Keep collection trays and the outpatient collection area neat and well stocked.
- Perform specimen processing for various laboratory subdepartments.
- Assist in microbiology, including plating cultures, setting up antigen detection assays, performing quality control, and conducting maintenance checks.
- Assist in histology by performing basic procedures and routine maintenance and helping track specimens.
- Prepare specimens for referral to other laboratories.
- Answer phones, relay messages, and transfer patient test results.
- Distribute reports to Health Information Management, physicians, and clients.
- Maintain records of standing orders for outpatients.
- Perform reporting and document filing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
