Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Reference Lab. The role performs all phlebotomy specimen collection at in-house or off-site locations and may prepare and stain cytology specimens as directed.

Responsibilities include entering patient registration and test orders into HIS/LIS, ensuring ABN compliance, and maintaining safe, clean work areas in accordance with infection-control policies. Evening/weekend coverage is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy certification.
• Preferred: experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training.
• Preferred: experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations.
• Obtains other specimens when indicated and instructs patients in collection procedures as necessary.
• Enters pathology specimens into computerized information systems and prepares/stains cytology specimens as required.
• Works under the direction of supervisors and trained personnel in all laboratory areas.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Blood collection experience

Clinical lab environment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital information system

Laboratory information system

Job description

Schedule:8:00am to 4:30pm

Department: Reference Lab

Hours per pay period:80

Schedule:8:00am to 4:30pm

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:

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Daily Work Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes