Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection and processing across in-house or off-site locations. You will enter patient data and test orders into hospital information systems, comply with lab procedures, and assist with waived tests.

A high school diploma is required, with preferred phlebotomy certification and prior lab experience. The role emphasizes infection control, accurate labeling, and adherence to safety standards in a busy clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified phlebotomy technician preferred.
• Experience drawing blood and in a clinical lab environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection (blood and non-blood) with proper patient prep and labeling.
• Registers and verifies patient data and test orders in hospital/LIS systems.
• Processes specimens according to guidelines and maintains infection-control standards.
• Maintains safe, clean workspace and adheres to policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms under supervision.
• Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Laboratory information systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Position Summary: Performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations. In addition, obtains other specimens when indicated, and instructs patients in the collection of specimens as necessary. May be required to enter pathology specimens into various computerized information systems along with the preparation and staining of cytology specimens. Performs tasks in all laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, clinical laboratory technologists, cytotechnologists or other designated laboratory personnel and has appropriate knowledge and training of those areas so as to be able to function as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs proper specimen collection [blood and non-blood], including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Certified as a phlebotomy technician.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010473
• Daily Work Times: 1:00PM-9:30PM
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No