LAB ASSISTANT - PHLEBOTOMY - FT DAYS

Anderson Hospital; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to collect venous and capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients on site and off site, process specimens, and manage specimen logistics. The role includes entering orders and receiving lab specimens, with expectations to demonstrate specified skills from the laboratory assistant manual.

Education requires a High School diploma or equivalent; BLS certification is required, with paramedical training preferred.

Qualifications

• Education level required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification/licensure: BLS.
• Paramedical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients on site and off site.
• Process specimens to be sent to reference labs.
• Clean and stock pick-up carts and trays.
• Order lab tests in the computer.
• Receive laboratory specimens.
• Demonstrate specified specimen collection skills as listed in the manual.
• Demonstrate specified specimen processing skills as listed in the manual.
• Represent the department in a professional manner.

Skills

Specimen collection

Specimen processing

Laboratory outpatient skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: Collects venous and capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients on site and off site. Processes specimens to be sent to reference labs. Cleans and stocks pick-up carts and trays. Orders lab tests in the computer. Receives laboratory specimens.Job Responsibilities:Demonstrates specific specimen collection skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.2. Demonstrates specific specimen processing skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.3. Demonstrates specific laboratory outpatient skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.4. Represents the department in a professional manner.Education Requirements and Other Requirements:Education Level:High School diploma or equivalent.Certification/Licensure: BLSExperience Requirements:Paramedical training preferred.