Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care's Lab Administration team seeks a phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, patient preparation, labeling, and transportation within in-house or off-site locations. You will also assist with cytology prep and entry of specimens into hospital information systems under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification preferred, and experience drawing blood or training in a clinical lab.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, transportation, and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient data and test orders into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and adheres to infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIS

HIS

Job description

Schedule:10:00pm to 6:30am

Department: Lab Administration

Hours per pay period:80

Schedule:10:00pm to 6:30am

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
• Requisition ID: 26004642
• Daily Work Times: 10:00pm to 6:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes