Technical Laboratory Assistant

OhioHealth • Van Wert, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Full Time, 36 hours a week on nights at Van Wert Hospital. The TLA demonstrates the ability to perform phlebotomy and a variety of technical and clerical functions in the Laboratory based on the needs of the individual campus. He/she performs routine laboratory procedures based on principles of human growth and development according to established lab guidelines using customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change, problem solving, communication and personal excellence. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles
• Customer Service.
• Computer skills.
• Communication skills.
• Medical Terminology
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months - 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing
• Associates working in a skilled nursing facility setting are required to have an active driver’s license and carry personal auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy and/or specimen processing depending on job location.
• Adherence to Safety and Infection Control practices.
• Customer service to clinicians and clients.
• Associated computer related tasks (i.e. LIS, e-Source)
• Training new employees and students
• Adherence to regulatory compliance including National Patient Safety Goals, CAP, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS, OSH and Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
• Maintaining competencies, mandatory required education (ACE).
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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