Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist 12hr

Paycom; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Medical Group is seeking a qualified laboratory staff member responsible for specimen collection, processing, testing and reporting results across preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic phases. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accuracy, and adherence to quality control policies.

The position requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials and compliance with

Qualifications

• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Attention to detail and concentration.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ever–changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection, processing, testing and reporting per protocols.
• Maintains records of patient test results and quality control activities.
• Follows procedures for specimen handling and processing and calibrations.
• Identifies and documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance specs.
• Acts as a resource for staff during shifts and supports opening/closing of the department.

Skills

Customer relations

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

All Employees of Premier Medical Group are required to demonstrate our core values of Integrity, Respect and Compassion throughout their employment with us, placing patients first. Our employees must commit to always acknowledging our patients positively; showing genuine concern for their needs, identifying themselves and how they and others on the team can help, keeping patients informed and offering thanks for choosing and trusting us with their healthcare needs.Job Purpose: Responsible for the specimen collecting; processing; test performance, and reporting test results. This includes the preanalytic, analytic, and post analytic phases of testing. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served; Neonate, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.Essential Functions: (Examples of Duties)Performs testing and patient collecting duties per protocols/proceduresDemonstrates and maintains competence in all procedures as requiredFollows the laboratory’s procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test resultsMaintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimensAdhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, and document all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performedFollow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performanceBe capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Administrative Laboratory Director, or Laboratory SupervisorDocument all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.Responsible for functions related to “opening and closing” the departmentResponsible for ensuring that all orders/specimens for the day are handled prior to leaving shiftActs as a resource for other staff during the shift when neededJob Requirements/Qualifications: (Describe minimum qualifications, preferred or required)Education: High school graduate or equivalentExperience: Prior experience preferred, but not required.Knowledge and Skills:Excellent customer relations skillsExcellent verbal and written communications skillsAttention to detail and concentrationAbility to work in fast-paced, ever –changing environmentLicenses/Certifications: Encourage board certificationWorking Conditions:Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), bio hazard body fluid, and hazardous chemicalsSufficient noise and interruptions to cause distractions and stressHazardous working conditions in which individuals are exposed to definite risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentations, chemicals, and/or body fluidsCertain incidental functions may require use of protective gear such as face shields, gloves, and fluid-resistant coatsPhysical Demands:Medium work of lifting up to 50 pounds and/or carry object weighting up to 25 poundsResponsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects