Laboratory Technical Assistant - (Job Number: 23004107)

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technical Assistant to join their team. This part-time role involves processing blood specimens, assisting medical technologists, and maintaining laboratory equipment in compliance with quality control standards. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate specimen handling and patient safety while contributing to a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for healthcare and are eager to support laboratory operations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; phlebotomy training preferred.
• Experience in laboratory or medical office setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Processes blood specimens and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Collects and verifies patient registration data for testing.

Skills

Blood specimen processing

Phlebotomy

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Patient registration data collection

Infection control protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training course

Medical assistant training

Job description

Laboratory Technical Assistant - (Job Number: 23004107)

Pay Competitive

Employment type: Part-Time

Job Description

Req#: 176132

Processes blood specimens for testing. Enters collections of such specimens in lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Labels, processes and delivers specimens for testing.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• May assist with coordinating and conducting blood drives, including interviewing and screening donors.
• Answers telephone calls, performs computer print reports and provides test results, as applicable.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system.
• Obtains proper patient identification based on credentials presented, and communicates exceptions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
• Experience or training in a laboratory setting or medical office.

Preferred:

• Medical assistant experience or related courses.
• Diploma/certificate from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.
• Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
• One year of experience in specimen collection (i.e. phlebotomy), specimen processing and distribution, or providing clerical assistance in a laboratory setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

About the company

The McLaren Health Care system includes 15 hospitals, 2 HMO's, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostics, employed physician network and more.