Medical Laboratory Assistant 1

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

17h

About The Position

Collects and processes blood from individuals of all ages, checks specimen quality, and is responsible for patient safety and specimen integrity. Assists in technical work areas as trained. The role also includes specimen processing, maintaining records and supplies, preparing specimens for reference laboratories, and providing customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to recognize patients’ individual needs based on medical condition, age, limitations, and planned procedures.
Ability to work well with others and function in stressful situations.
Ability to perform some special skills and operate special equipment.
Friendly and outgoing manner with patients and customers.
Proficiency in specimen collection.
Manual dexterity.
Three years of phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital or health care setting.
Previous experience with a Laboratory Information System.
Certification as a phlebotomist or laboratory assistant by a nationally recognized certifying agency, or five years of experience as a phlebotomist or laboratory assistant in lieu of certification.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital or health care setting.
Previous experience as a Phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

Maintain departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Log specimens using the approved system, including entering required information in the laboratory Specimen Log Book and computer system.
Collect blood specimens from patients of all ages and conditions through arterial, capillary, or venous collection.
Check specimen quality and maintain patient safety and specimen integrity.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary working area.
Maintain and organize supplies using an inventory system.
Deliver specimens to the appropriate laboratory areas for testing.
Work as a specimen processor and maintain reference-laboratory specimens and records.
Prepare specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
Assist other personnel with clerical, technical, or courier functions as required.
Assist with the care and maintenance of equipment, including phlebotomy carts, and record maintenance appropriately.
Maintain required records, reports, statistics, and quality-control records.
Participate in educational programs and in-services and attend meetings as required.
Answer phone calls and make calls as directed to communicate patient collection or testing needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.