Lab Support Technician

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist/lab support technician for a full-time day shift. You will collect patient samples, document receipt in LIS/EMR, and prepare specimens for analysis.

Rotating with weekend coverage is required, and some experience is preferred. Responsibilities include correlating samples to provider test orders, performing point-of-care testing as needed, and communicating with nursing staff to relay collection information.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with Lab Information System (LIS) and EMR is preferred.
• Strong communication with nursing and unit staff is important.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy.
• Document receipt of patient samples in LIS/EMR and prepare them for analysis.
• Collect specimens in alignment with laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Correlate samples to test orders in LIS/EMR and ensure accurate labeling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab support

Communication

Tools

LIS/EMR

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for healthcare and a heart of service? Look no further than Saint Luke's! We are seeking a phlebotomist/lab support technician at Saint Luke's Hospital. Job description: Collects patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy. Documents receipt of patient samples in Lab Information System (LIS) and prepares them for analysis.

Full-time day shift, 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Three shifts per week rotating with weekend requirement every third week. Two holidays per year required. Some experience preferred.

• Collects patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy.
• Documents receipt of patient samples in Lab Information System (LIS) and prepares them for analysis.
• Collects patient specimens in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Correlates patient samples to provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR.
• Performs and reports Point of Care laboratory testing as required.
• Uses education and experience to identify and resolve patient circumstances that might interfere with accurate sample collection.
• Communicates effectively with nursing and unit staff to relay information concerning patient collections.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year.

Job Details

Full Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.