Student - Laboratory Aide

UPMC•Altoona, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting laboratory technicians, performing phlebotomy, and handling various administrative and logistical tasks within the laboratory setting. The Student - Laboratory Aide will be responsible for specimen labeling, patient identification, and communication, as well as maintaining inventory and performing receptionist duties. The position requires adherence to professional appearance standards and understanding of basic laboratory procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate
Three years of college
Clinical internship experience
Rotation through specific departments and phlebotomy
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Nice To Haves

Appearance is professional and in accordance with the Department of Laboratory Services dress code and hospital policy.

Responsibilities

Properly labels specimens with patient's name, hospital and room number, name of test, date and time collected and phlebotomist's initials.
Assists techs in all sections as directed by supervisor or tech in charge.
Prior to collecting blood samples, identifies patient by identification armband, checking it with label using two unique identifiers.
Communicates with patients, explaining procedures prior to venipuncture. Serves patient in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
Processes outpatients, to include interpreting physician orders, venipuncture and billing.
Is responsible for checking inventory of reagents, disposables, etc. for tests he/she is performing and notifies supervisor if reorder is appropriate.
Performs receptionist duties.
Collects routine, fasting, timed and stat blood samples as indicated on label ordered by a physician and entered into the computer.
Helps to keep the section neat and orderly which includes putting reagents, glassware and supplies away and cleaning up after completion of work.
Reports performed work clearly and fully as expected by the supervisor. Must understand basic procedures as designated by the supervisor.