Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection at our Michigan facilities. The role includes patient education on specimen collection, data entry into LIS/SIS, and assisting in cytology prep as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma and may prefer certification as a phlebotomy technician, with experience in a clinical laboratory environment. Variable daily hours; weekends required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

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.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test orders into hospital/LIS systems, including ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and adheres to infection-control and hazardous waste policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms under technical oversight.
• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service).
• Orients and trains new staff.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements governing the department.
• Answer calls, perform computer tasks, print reports, and provide test results.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies and manages specimens/slides for consults and referrals.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood draw experience

Phlebotomy training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Assistant 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.
• Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
• Orients and/or trains new staff.
• Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.
• Answer telephone calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports and provides test results as applicable.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies.
• Dispatch and manage specimens and slides for consults, referrals, and other requests.Creates appropriate transport lists for tracking.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26004674
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 56
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes