Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren's Laboratory seeks a Lab Technical Assistant – Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection and assist in cytology prep as needed. You will work nights and weekends with shift times 1:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. on weekdays and 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. on weekends, with 40 hours per pay period.

You'll enter orders in hospital LIS/HIS systems, maintain safety and infection-control standards, and support various lab areas under supervision. Prior phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection by phlebotomy from each patient.
• Operates LIS/HIS for order entry and results.
• Maintains clean, safe lab environment and follows infection control policies.
• Assists in various lab areas under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Patient preparation

Laboratory safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Hospital information system (HIS)

Job description

Job Title:Lab Technical Assistant – Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Department: Laboratory

Shift: Nights

Daily Work Times: Weekdays – 1:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.;Weekends – 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m

Scheduled Hours per Pay: 40

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 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.).

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.

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Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Daily Work Times: 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 40
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes