Laboratory Assistant

Bryan Health; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking a phlebotomy specialist to support clinical laboratory operations. You will collect blood samples from adults, children, and infants, process specimens, and perform waived testing under supervision.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and accurate data entry in our fast-paced environment. Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a phlebotomy program (preferred), and BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic or advanced phlebotomy program preferred.
• Experience in performing various phlebotomy procedures preferred.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• If assigned to drive Bryan-owned vehicles, valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing tasks in a clinical laboratory.
• Accurately perform computer entry of patient demographics and testing data.
• Handle specimen receiving and preparation for in-house and reference testing, including centrifugation.
• Maintain department equipment and inventory; ensure supplies are stocked and organized.
• Contribute to department proficiency testing and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Provide compassionate patient care and adhere to customer service standards.
• Participate in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Customer service

Computer data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic or advanced phlebotomy program

BLS certification

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Coordinates and performs tasks in several areas of the clinical laboratory including but not limited to phlebotomy, specimen processing and waived laboratory testing.

YOUR ROLE WOULD ENCOMPASS:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical and procedural changes.
• Performs blood collection from adult, children and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique.
• Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics as required by policy/procedure.
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies and procedures.
• Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.
• Responsible for specimen receiving and handling for in house and reference laboratory testing, which includes the use of centrifuges.
• Under the supervision of technical staff, performs waived laboratory testing.
• Assists with pre-analytical processes to include preparation for various testing.
• Reviews Outpatient Requisitions for accurate / appropriate laboratory orders.
• Responsible for supply and equipment inventory and ordering to ensure department areas are properly supplied.
• Participates in departmental proficiency testing as assigned.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains department equipment and surfaces as needed.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES (PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN):

• Graduation from a high school or equivalency - required
• Complete of a basic or advanced phlebotomy program - preferred
• Experience in performing various phlebotomy procedures - preferred
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) - required within 3 months of hire
• Per leader's discretion - if assigned to drive Bryan-owned vehicles - valid driver's license and verification and maintenance of responsible driving record per facility standards required.