Laboratory Technical Assistant

mclarenhlth; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health seeks a Laboratory Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection for in-house and off-site locations. You will instruct patients on collection procedures and assist with Cytology specimen preparation and data entry in information systems.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, labeling, transport, QA activities, training new staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: certified phlebotomy technician.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training in approved program.
• Clinical laboratory environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection (blood and non-blood) including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation, processing, transportation and storage.
• Verifies and processes patient data and test orders in hospital LIS/LIS systems, including ABN compliance.
• Maintains safe, clean working environment and follows 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.
• Trains new staff and ensures regulatory compliance of the department.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

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.

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.