Assistant-Technical Laboratory

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Memphis, TN, seeks a skilled Phlebotomist to perform specimen collections and ensure specimen quality. Candidates should have hospital phlebotomy experience and communicate effectively in English. The role includes performing drug screen collections and may require working overtime. Training from an approved phlebotomy program is necessary, along with basic computer skills. This position supports optimal patient outcomes and is integral to laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Hospital phlebotomy experience required.
• Skill in communicating clearly in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collections.
• Assess and maintain quality of specimens.
• Communicate with patients and customers.
• Perform urine drug screen collections and industrial screening.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program

Job description

Overview

Provides support to the operation of the Laboratory by assisting with pre-analytical and post-analytical processes resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collections.
• Assesses and maintains quality of specimens.
• Communicates with patients and customers.
• Assesses specimens.
• Performs urine drug screen collections and industrial screening as required.
• Supports lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Minimum Required: Hospital phlebotomy experience.

Education

• Minimum Required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

• Minimum Required: Training as acquired in an approved phlebotomy training program

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy.
• Computer skills.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Licensure

• Minimum Required
• Preferred/Desired