Lab Assistant Outreach

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Lab Assistant Outreach to perform phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and patient registration for Outreach clients. The role requires a high school diploma, BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire, and a valid Illinois driver’s license with auto insurance.

Responsibilities include chart audits, specimen collection, LIS entry, and coordination with long-term care facilities and provider offices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid IL driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Audits charts at client sites to ensure tests are completed as scheduled.
• Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs for testing.
• Registers patients and orders tests in the Laboratory Information System(s).
• Performs phlebotomy and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and supplies, and supports client staff and patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Point of care testing

Patient registration

Driver's license

Auto insurance

BLS

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Lab Assistant Outreach

Job Description

Lab Assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomy, point of care testing and patient registration for Outreach clients.

Department: Lab

Hours; PRN - As needed

Required: High School Diploma, Valid IL Driver’s License and Auto insurance and BLS.

Pay: based on experience, starting at $17.79/hour

Responsibilities

• Audits charts at client sites to ensure that all provider ordered tests are completed at the scheduled times. Ensures that all ordered tests have completed results on the patient’s chart., Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies., Collects urine and/or alcohol for non-chain-of-custody drug screen testing., Labels tubes/containers; may package specimens for courier pick-up., Maintains good client relations with patients and staff at long term care facilities or provider office., Maintains records of the patients and clients served., Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations on every shift, and empties sharps disposal containers., Obtains diagnosis information from the provider for each test ordered and documents on lab order., Performs and documents point of care test quality control as appropriate and performs patient point of care testing., Performs maintenance and daily cleaning on centrifuges., Performs phlebotomy techniques – via venipuncture and capillary puncture – using appropriate procedures and supplies including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements., Reads and documents daily temperature logs., Registers patients and orders tests in the Laboratory Information System(s)., Schedules tests to be drawn and completed., Takes inventory and restocks supplies, Utilizes safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including verbal interaction with patients/family and/or staff (provider offices and long-term care facilities) to validate and verify accuracy of information., Works with staff at long term care facility or provider office to correct discrepancies with orders, insurance information or diagnosis codes.

Requirements

High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$17.79 - $27.57

Pay based on experience