Laboratory Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection by venipuncture at in-house or off-site locations and assist in related laboratory tasks. You will instruct patients on specimen collection and may handle data entry into hospital information systems.

The role involves working under supervision in various lab areas, performing waived tests, and supporting quality control and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Certified phlebotomy technician.

Responsibilities

• Performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations.
• Instructs patients in the collection of specimens as necessary.
• May enter pathology specimens into computerized information systems and assist with preparation and staining of cytology specimens.
• Performs tasks in all laboratory areas under supervision, with knowledge of relevant procedures.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms under technical oversight.
• Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified phlebotomy technician

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.

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: 26003963
• Daily Work Times: 6:00am-2:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No