Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Early morning hours

On-site work

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Laboratory Assistant (Phlebotomy) to perform specimen collection and related duties in-house or at off-site locations, under supervision. The role includes data entry, specimen processing, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Preferred candidates will have phlebotomy training or certification, prior blood-drawing experience, and a background in a clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred phlebotomy certification or training.
• Experience drawing blood and handling specimens preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection (blood and non-blood) including patient prep, labeling, handling, preservation, processing, transportation and storage.
• Enters patient data and test orders into hospital information system/laboratory information system; ensures ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and adheres to infection control and safety policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms under supervision.
• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Orients and/or trains new staff; ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient prep

Specimen handling

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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:

• 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.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Daily Work Times: 5:00 am - 9:00 am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 40
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes