Lab Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months blood collection/phlebotomy experience required.
• Current CPR certification per assigned area(s).
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience/completed college course work in phlebotomy or science preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits good judgment in the application of venipunctures.
• Recognizes when to ask for assistance on difficult or challenging specimen collections.
• Explains collection procedures clearly to patients for specimen collections.
• Serves as an advocate/educator for improved collection and ordering procedures for assigned area(s) as applicable.
• Serves as contact for inquiries in order to provide timely status and processing updates of specimens.
• Escalates unresolved issues per department procedure and protocol.
• Accurately orders and cancels tests and ensures correct patient identification and information.
• Answers or refers inquiries promptly and courteously per department procedure.
• Verifies patient identification prior to collection and labels specimens accurately.
• Handles incoming specimens, sorts and delivers to processing, and checks accuracy of requisition and labeling of specimens per department protocol.

Benefits

• Affordable Health Benefits!
• Shift differential pay for evenings, nights and weekends
• Participation in our matching 401(k)
• Fitness Center membership discount
• Tuition Reimbursement Program