Medical Laboratory Assistant 1

FMOLHS • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Collects and processes blood from individuals of all ages, checks specimen quality, and assumes responsibility for patient safety and the integrity of specimen collection. Assists in technical work areas as trained. The role also includes specimen processing, maintaining laboratory records and supplies, preparing specimens for reference laboratories, and providing customer service related to patient collections and testing needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare 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.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary working area.
• Collect blood specimens from patients of all ages and conditions by arterial, capillary, or venous collection.
• Maintain and organize supplies using an inventory system.
• Record specimens in the laboratory Specimen Log Book as required, enter correct data into the computer, and deliver specimens to the appropriate laboratory areas for testing.
• Work as a specimen processor and assist other personnel with clerical, technical, or courier functions as required.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of equipment, including phlebotomy carts, and document maintenance appropriately.
• Maintain required records, reports, statistics, and quality-control records.
• Participate in educational programs and in-services, and attend meetings as required.
• Maintain reference-laboratory specimens and records and prepare specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Answer phone calls and make calls as directed to communicate patient collection or testing needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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