Laboratory Support Technician I - Days

Bassett Healthcare Network; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance and disability

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to perform blood specimen collection from adult and pediatric patients, process specimens, and order tests in the Laboratory Information System (LIS). You will verify patient identity, label specimens correctly, and ensure timely delivery to testing areas.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies, and effective communication with patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1 year of experience in similar capacity, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients and verifies identity and medical record numbers prior to specimen collection.
• Collects blood specimens (venous and capillary) from all ages and ensures proper labeling.
• Reviews specimens and requisitions, confirms appropriate tests and specimen transport.
• Delivers STAT or urgent specimens to processing areas in a timely manner.
• Maintains specimen integrity and prepares samples for referral testing as needed.
• Assists with training of new staff and adheres to policies and procedures.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Multi-Tasking

Interacting with People

Accountability

Accuracy

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPT-A Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

ALaboratory Support Technician performs blood specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples. The LST orders laboratory tests in the Laboratory Information System, processes, files requisitions, processes specimens for testing, prepares samples to be sent to reference laboratories for testing and processes test results that were referred to other reference laboratories. Answers telephone as necessary. The LST will follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedure.

• Identifies all patients by verifying name, date of birth, as well as verifying medical record number against Epic and/or the paper requisition prior to specimen collection. Performs routine/STAT phlebotomy after verifying patient’s identity. Labels specimens in the presence of the patient
• Communicates with all patients, explaining the procedure, answering questions and providing information in a manner that assures confidentiality and handles health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
• Collects appropriate and high-quality specimens for all tests ordered (venous and capillary) from all age groups. Routinely works in an efficient manner, regularly meeting the draw standard of 7-9 inpatients and 8-10 outpatients per hour and assists coworkers when work in the assigned area is complete
• Reviews all specimens and requisitions or batch logs to assure that the appropriate specimen for each test ordered has been collected, each specimen meets the quality requirements and had been appropriately labeled. Validates that all specimens were transported appropriately and have been received, completing incident reports or other applicable reports when there is a variance. Completes all receiving steps following established Laboratory guidelines
• Receives the batch and/or specimen in the LIS, entering required information as needed. For tests that have not been entered into the LIS, enters all practitioner orders accurately. Delivers STAT, urgent or other specimens that are processed in the technical area in a timely manner
• Processes all specimens accurately, consistently relabels and/or aliquots specimens, maintaining specimen integrity. Delivers specimens that are performed within the lab promptly and prepares specimens to be sent to reference labs accurately following established Laboratory policies to meet expected turnaround times
• Consistently follows all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures
• Assists with training of new staff as requested
• Completes responsibilities defined on the laboratory’s task lists
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice

What we need from you

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in similar capacity, preferred but not required

License/ Certification

• CPT-A Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) from training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes a minimum of sixty (60) hours of didactic training and sixty (6) hours of clinical experience, or one hundred (100) observed phlebotomy draws, preferred

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Multi-Tasking
• Interacting with People
• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Computer Skills

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
• Constant walking, fit testing

Hazards

• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Travel

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum

USD $18.02/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum

USD $27.03/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.