LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV, is seeking a Part-Time Laboratory Assistant to collect blood samples and ensure proper labeling and transport of specimens. The role includes accurate data entry into the Laboratory Information System and adherence to hospital policies.

The position requires a high school diploma, NV licensure eligibility, and BLS certification within 90 days. Phlebotomy certification and biology/chemistry degrees are preferred, with a focus on ED settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Laboratory Assistant or Medical Technician license through Nevada DHHS or eligible within 9 months.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers within 90 days of employment.
• Phlebotomy Technician certification (preferred).
• Associate’s or higher degree in biology or chemistry (preferred).
• Unit: Emergency Department (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients and collects blood samples for specified tests.
• Transports specimens to the testing laboratory with proper labeling.
• Receives, identifies, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection and preparation.
• Performs specimen accessioning in the Laboratory Information System with correct patient data.
• Performs pre-analytical specimen processing including centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Communicates with health care providers about specimen collection and test results.
• Prioritizes processing for STAT, ASAP, time-critical, and routine tests.
• Assists with maintenance, decontamination, QA activities, inventory management, and data collection for quality indicators.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Laboratory Assistant or Medical Technician license (Nevada) or eligible within 9 months

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

US:NV:Carson City | Ancillary Services | Part Time

Description

US:NV:Carson City Laboratory

Part Time Variable Shift

Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient obtaining of appropriate blood samples from patients for the performance of laboratory testing, and for the proper processing and transport of these specimens. Also, responsible for the accurate identification/ labeling of specimens collected and received by the laboratory and entering specimen test orders accurately into the laboratory information system in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• A current Laboratory Assistant or Medical Technician license through the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services or be eligible to apply for and obtain licensure within nine (9) months


• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers within 90 days of employment

Preferred:

• Additional certification by national examination such as Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)


• An Associate’s or higher degree in biology or chemistry from a college or university

Unit Specific Requirements

Emergency Department

Preferred:

• Must successfully complete Non-Violent Crisis intervention within six (6) months of hire or position entry

Essential Functions

• Identifies patients and properly collects appropriate amounts of blood for specified testing and transports specimen(s) to the testing laboratory.


• Draws and/or collects lab specimens, ensuring that all patient records are verified.


• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting of specimens.


• Provides accurate instructions to patients regarding the collection of specimens in regard to preparation and special procedures in the collection process.


• Performs accurate specimen accessioning in the Laboratory Information System with correct patient identification, specimen demographics, appropriate tests, and orders.


• Assists with pre-analytical specimen processing including centrifugation, aliquot for testing, inoculating and placing specimens into appropriate preservative, media, or collection/transport containers.


• Provides professional communication to health care providers regarding specimen collection, receipt, test add-ons, and triages technical questions to the appropriate laboratory technologist personnel.


• Prioritizes specimen processing for STAT, ASAP, time-critical, and routine testing.


• Performs various laboratory procedures including routine maintenance, decontamination, quality assurance activities, transporting specimens, and conducting inventory management.


• Participates in quality improvement by assisting in data collection and monitoring of quality indicators.