Technical Laboratory Assistant - Delaware, OH

OhioHealth • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Laboratory Assistant (TLA) performs phlebotomy and a variety of technical and clerical laboratory functions according to the needs of the individual campus. The role performs routine laboratory procedures based on established guidelines and principles of human growth and development, using customer focus, teamwork, adaptability, problem solving, communication, and personal excellence. The position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid, and other body fluids, which may be contaminated with infectious diseases, including HIV and other bloodborne pathogens.

The work emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in keeping with OhioHealth’s High Reliability Organization responsibilities. The job profile is an overview rather than an exhaustive list, and duties may change.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s license.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy; the posting lists 6 months to 1 year.
• Previous clinical experience.
• Ability to handle blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid, and other body fluids, including specimens that may be contaminated with infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and/or specimen processing, depending on job location; these activities account for approximately 70% of the role.
• Follow safety and infection control practices.
• Provide customer service to clinicians and clients, communicating professionally by telephone with physician office staff, clinical staff, laboratory associates, patients, and families; use service recovery when necessary.
• Perform associated computer tasks, such as using LIS and e-Source (approximately 15%).
• Train new employees and students (approximately 5%).
• Follow regulatory requirements, including National Patient Safety Goals, CAP, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS, OSH, and laboratory policies and procedures (approximately 5%).
• Maintain competencies and complete mandatory required education (ACE); perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned (approximately 5%).

What This Job Offers

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