Laboratory Assistant I - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare laboratory in Santa Fe, New Mexico is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to perform blood and fluid processing. Responsibilities include obtaining specimens, processing tests, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate prefers relevant experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers multiple shifts to accommodate different schedules. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience in healthcare or laboratory preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Operate laboratory equipment and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily phlebotomy procedures and tests.
• Maintain integrity of specimens during processing.
• Register and interview patients for accurate information.
• Maintains integrity of specimens and directs them to the correct department.
• Performs venipuncture, fingersticks, and skin punctures as trained.
• Registers and interviews patients to obtain accurate information.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies and supports clerical duties.

Skills

Patient registration

Phlebotomy skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Laboratory computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Computer systems

Job description

Description

Summary: Is trained to perform processing blood and other body fluids, sendouts, and other tests as required. Obtains blood samples from the correct patient, ensuring that the blood is properly drawn and labeled following established procedures to assure the proper specimen for the requested testing. Is trained to become competent at venipunctures and skin punctures. May register and interview patients, obtaining accurate demographic and financial information. May be required to verify medical necessity for all Medicare patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily phlebotomy procedures and tests on a fluctuating work schedule. Obtains an adequate specimen on all patients, including correct timed specimens when indicated.
• Observes established personnel policies, OSHA requirements, and lab procedures to ensure safe practice.
• Assures proper identification of patient and specimens in accordance with established laboratory identification procedures, and cares for patients promptly and courteously.
• Maintains integrity of specimens while processing specimens. Assures correct identification of specimens and distributes specimens to the proper department or correct reference laboratory.
• Plates and smears to appropriate media all specimens received for culturing. Processes microbiology specimens when assigned.
• Processes sendout testing when necessary.
• Answer Pneumatic tube system at all times.
• Assists in orienting of new personnel as directed by the lead tech or lab director.
• Continuously practices universal precautions. Follows all hospital, section, and safety policies and procedures.
• Is trained in the following skills: Age specific criteria for all age groups, fingersticks, heel sticks, venipuncture, blood cultures, syringe collections and the use of butterflies
• Registers and interviews patients, obtaining accurate demographic financial information.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies
• Stock drawing stations and outpatient rest rooms. Maintain phlebotomy area, trays area in orderly and useable condition. Maintains a system of inventory control of assigned areas. Assumes responsibility for neatness and cleanliness of patient area.
• Follows hospital safety policy including wearing gloves while performing phlebotomy and utilizes only safeguard needles and syringes. Follows needlestick policy in the event of needlestick or mucous membrane exposure.
• Contacts patients or nursing stations for additional specimens, if necessary.
• Performs daily clerical duties which may include entering results into computer, receiving specimens, answering the telephone, printing logs, looking up results, monitoring label printing, problem solving and assisting office personnel as needed.
• Reports to CLS, CLT, or Supervisor any irregularities encountered in performing daily workload.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Helps to unpack and distribute laboratory supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to register patients, obtain specimens and dispense critical information in accordance with section, laboratory, and hospital policies and procedures. Must be able to read and write English and be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to operate laboratory equipment, computer systems.

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

• N/A

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Full Time