Laboratory Technical Assistant

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Port Huron, MI is seeking a part-time phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection across in-house and off-site locations. You will instruct patients, prepare samples, and support laboratory operations under supervision.

You will enter orders into hospital and laboratory information systems, maintain transport workflows, assist with waived tests, and help train new staff while upholding infection-control standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual.
• Collect, verify and process patient data and test orders into HIS/LIS.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and follow infection-control policies.
• Assist in waived tests and in other testing platforms as needed.
• Orient and train new staff and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Answer calls, print reports, and provide test results as applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

Laboratory procedures

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26004499
• Daily Work Times: Varied
• Hours Per Pay Period: 40
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes