Laboratory Assistant

Bryan College Of Health Sciences; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan College Of Health Sciences in Lincoln, NE invites a Laboratory Assistant to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived laboratory testing within the clinical lab. The role involves collecting blood samples from inpatients and outpatients, entering data, and ensuring accurate specimen handling under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of phlebotomy experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• At least one year of experience as a phlebotomist required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Handle specimen receiving and processing for in-house and reference testing.
• Perform waived laboratory testing under supervision.
• Enter patient data and testing information accurately in the computer system.
• Maintain safety training and follow policies.
• Assist with training new staff as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Laboratory Assistant will coordinate and perform tasks and activities in several areas of the clinical laboratory including but not limited to performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived laboratory testing.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
2. Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all job related laboratory policies and procedures.
3. Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies and procedures.
4. Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.
5. Responsible for specimen receiving and handling for in house and reference laboratory testing, which includes the use of centrifuges.
6. Under the supervision of technical staff, performs waived laboratory testing (i.e. kit testing).
7. Assists with pre-analytical processes to include preparation for various testing.
8. Reviews Outpatient Requisitions for accurate / appropriate laboratory orders.
9. Supply and equipment inventory ordering.
10. Performs blood specimen collection from medical center inpatients and outpatients.
11. Completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written policies and procedures.
12. Assists in training new Phlebotomy and Laboratory Assistant employees.
13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalency required. At least one year of experience as a phlebotomist required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to distinguish and discriminate between colors.