Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection by phlebotomy and other specimen collection as needed. The role includes patient prep, labeling, processing, and storage of specimens, with work across in-house and off-site locations under supervision.

The candidate will enter test orders into hospital information systems, perform waived tests, support quality control, and assist in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection by phlebotomy (blood and non-blood) with proper patient prep, labeling, handling, and storage.
• Enters patient registration data and test orders into hospital/laboratory information systems.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and adheres to infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms under supervision.
• Orients and trains new staff and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified phlebotomy technician

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

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

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affiamtive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010519
• Daily Work Times: 230pm-11pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes