Laboratory Assistant III - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood and other specimens, ensuring proper labeling and patient identification. The role involves venipuncture, processing specimens, and providing courteous Care while adhering to safety procedures.

The position may require clerical tasks, patient registration, and interaction with Medicare-related records, with a focus on accuracy and timely results in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Must be able to read/write English; communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Experience performing venipuncture, specimen labeling, and processing specimens is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs daily phlebotomy procedures on patients per protocol.
• Obtains and labels specimens, ensuring accurate patient identification.
• Performs venipuncture, fingersticks, and heel sticks as appropriate.
• Maintains patient safety and universal precautions per OSHA guidelines.
• Registers patients and records results; assists with clerical duties when needed.
• Supports inventory and keeps the phlebotomy area neat and organized.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient interaction

Specimen labeling

OSHA safety

Clerical duties

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job 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.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time