Laboratory Technical Assistant Infusion

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 15,600 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a part-time Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct patient at in-house and off-site locations. The role includes handling specimens, educating patients on collection procedures, and supporting lab operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred certification as a phlebotomy technician and prior experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations.
• Instructs patients in the collection of specimens as necessary.
• Obtains other specimens when indicated and processes them according to guidelines.
• Maintains safe, clean working environment and adheres to infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with oversight.
• Supports quality control and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma

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.

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: 26003648
• Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 40
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No