Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection by phlebotomy at in-house or off-site locations. You will collect, label, and process specimens, instruct patients in collection procedures, and enter orders into hospital information systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, clean environment, adhering to infection-control policies, and assisting in quality control activities. A high school diploma is required; phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred or phlebotomy training.
• Experience drawing blood or in a clinical lab environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital information systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Performs all specimen collection, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, transport and storage in compliance with lab standards.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient data and test orders into hospital/LIS systems with ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and adheres to infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

Laboratory information systems

Specimen handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

1. 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.
2. Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
3. Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
4. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
5. Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
6. 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: 26003792
• Daily Work Times: 12:00am-8:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No