Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a phlebotomist to perform specimen collection and processing in a clinical laboratory setting. This full-time position requires a high school diploma, with preferred certification in phlebotomy. The role involves ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a phlebotomy technician preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by phlebotomy from patients.
• Process specimens and maintain laboratory standards.
• Assist in quality control and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Specimen collection

Patient preparation

Infection control

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as a phlebotomy technician

Job description

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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: 25003287
• Daily Work Times: 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care