Laboratory Assistant

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College Of Health Sciences is seeking a dedicated phlebotomy-focused team member to support the clinical laboratory with blood collection, specimen processing, and waived testing.

You will handle patient care with empathy, ensure accurate data entry, and assist with pre-analytical processes and inventory management in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a high school or equivalency is required.
• Completion of a basic or advanced phlebotomy program is preferred.
• Experience in performing various phlebotomy procedures is preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 3 months of hire.
• If assigned to drive Bryan-owned vehicles, a valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs tasks in the clinical laboratory including phlebotomy, specimen processing and waived testing.
• Maintains competency with phlebotomy procedures and updates laboratory policies as needed.
• Performs blood collection from adult, pediatric and infant patients using capillary collection or venipuncture techniques.
• Provides patient care with compassion and empathy in line with customer service policies.
• Completes tasks accurately and timely in accordance with laboratory standards and procedures.
• Performs data entry of patient demographics and test data.
• Responsible for specimen receiving and handling for in-house and reference testing, including centrifuge use.
• Under supervision, performs waived laboratory testing and assists with pre-analytical preparation.
• Reviews outpatient requisitions for appropriate orders.
• Manages supply and equipment inventory and orders for department readiness.
• Participates in department proficiency testing as assigned.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains department equipment and surfaces.
• Maintains professional growth through seminars and affiliations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic 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.