Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a phlebotomy technician to join the Laboratory Services team. You will label, process, and deliver specimens, assist with donor screening and blood drives, and enter orders into the LIS/HIS systems.

The role emphasizes accuracy, infection control, and patient identification procedures. Strong candidates will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), phlebotomy training, and experience in a lab or medical office setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy training or certificate.
• Experience in a lab setting or medical office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Label, process and deliver specimens for testing.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Assist with coordinating blood drives and donor screening.
• Answer phones, print reports and provide test results as applicable.
• Enter patient data and test orders into LIS/HIS.
• Verify patient identification and communicate exceptions.
• Follow infection-control and waste policies; keep a safe, clean environment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Communication

Clerical accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certificate

ASCP-BOC certification

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

Processes blood specimens for testing. Enters collections of such specimens in lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Labels, processes and delivers specimens for testing.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• May assist with coordinating and conducting blood drives, including interviewing and screening donors.
• Answers telephone calls, performs computer print reports and provides test results, as applicable.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system.
• Obtains proper patient identification based on credentials presented, and communicates exceptions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
• Experience or training in a laboratory setting or medical office.

Preferred:

• Medical assistant experience or related courses.
• Diploma/certificate from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.
• Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
• One year of experience in specimen collection (i.e. phlebotomy), specimen processing and distribution, or providing clerical assistance in a laboratory setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010189
• Daily Work Times: 7a-7p
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes