Laboratory Assistant - Phlebotomist

Vetted Solutions; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a compassionate phlebotomy technician to collect blood and other specimens from patients of all ages, perform waived laboratory testing, and help enter test orders to keep daily lab operations running smoothly. You will draw blood following established procedures, verify orders in the LIS, maintain specimen integrity, and follow safety and infection-control standards.

This on-site role requires attention to detail, empathy, and the ability to communicate with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specimen collection and basic laboratory testing practices.
• Strong attention to detail for documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to handle patients of all ages with professionalism and empathy.
• Familiarity with infection-control and lab safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood and collects other specimens following established procedures.
• Performs waived laboratory tests accurately and safely.
• Enters and verifies test orders in the laboratory information system.
• Assists patients with comfort, communication, and specimen collection readiness.
• Maintains specimen integrity and documents required specimen/test records.
• Routes and processes reports according to lab workflow.
• Follows infection-control, safety, and laboratory policies and procedures.

Skills

Blood collection

Specimen handling

Lab safety

Documentation

Job description

Role Summary

Collects blood and other specimens from patients of all ages, performs

Collects blood and other specimens from patients of all ages, performs waived laboratory testing, and enters test orders to support daily laboratory operations.

Key Duties

• Draws blood and collects other specimens following established procedures
• Performs waived laboratory tests accurately and safely
• Enters and verifies test orders in the laboratory information system
• Assists patients with comfort, communication, and specimen collection readiness
• Maintains specimen integrity and documents required specimen/test records
• Routes and processes reports according to lab workflow
• Follows infection-control, safety, and laboratory policies and procedures

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of specimen collection and basic laboratory testing practices
• Strong attention to detail for documentation and recordkeeping
• Ability to handle patients of all ages with professionalism and empathy
• Familiarity with infection-control and lab safety standards
• Competence in entering and managing test orders and laboratory records