Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren in Michigan is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy and collect various specimens in-house or at off-site locations. You will also enter orders into hospital information systems, assist in cytology preparation, and support other lab areas under supervision.

The role requires high school completion and may prefer a certified phlebotomy technician with prior blood-drawing experience. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and timely patient results in a dynamic clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified phlebotomy technician preferred.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection (blood and non-blood) with patient prep, labeling, handling, and storage.
• Collects and verifies patient data and test orders in HIS/LIS systems.
• Processes specimens following established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists other testing platforms under supervision.
• Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures standards of quality, timeliness, and customer service.
• Orients and trains new staff as needed.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for the department.
• Answers calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports, and provides test results.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies as required.
• Dispatches and tracks specimens/slides for consults and referrals.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Medical terminology

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

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

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: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010711
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes