Laboratory Technical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

McLaren Health Care; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan, Lake Orion, seeks a part-time phlebotomy technician to perform specimen collection, prepare and label samples, and support laboratory operations across in-house and off-site locations. Responsibilities include data entry into LIS, QA support, and adherence to infection-control policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred certification and prior blood collection experience. Schedule: Part-time, 5:00am-1:30pm, on-site work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified phlebotomy technician preferred.
• Previous blood collection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection (blood and non-blood) with proper patient preparation and labeling.
• Operates in-house and off-site locations, follows infection-control policies.
• Inputs test orders into hospital/LIS systems and manages specimens for transport.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and supports QA activities.
• Assists with waived tests and training of new staff.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and timely test results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

Specimen handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital information system

Laboratory information system (LIS)

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.

Qualifications

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
• Requisition ID: 26011110
• Daily Work Times: 5:00am- 1:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 40
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No