Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomist

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection and ensure compliance with laboratory standards. This role involves patient interaction and requires adherence to safety protocols in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy.
• Collects patient registration data and test orders.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures standards are met for quality and customer service.

Skills

Specimen Collection

Infection Control

Quality Control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomist

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Job Title: Lab Technical Assistant - Phlebotomist

Department: Laboratory

Shift: Days

Daily Work Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Scheduled Hours per Pay: 80

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.).
  
  

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 Affirmative 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: 25002891
• Daily Work Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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