Laboratory Technical Assistant (Pontiac)

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Pontiac is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection across in-house and off-site locations.

The role involves patient instruction, data entry into hospital and laboratory information systems, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work under supervision in a busy laboratory environment are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Certified as a phlebotomy technician.
• Preferred: Previous phlebotomy experience or training.
• Preferred: Experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection, including blood and non-blood specimens, with correct labeling and handling.
• Enters patient registration data and test orders into LIS/LIS systems, ensuring ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines and maintains chain-of-custody.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists with other testing platforms under supervision.
• Contributes to quality control and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Laboratory Technical Assistant (Pontiac)

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.

7. Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).

8. Orients and/or trains new staff.

9. Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

10. Answer telephone calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports and provides test results as applicable.

11. Performs therapeutic phlebotomies.

12. Dispatch and manage specimens and slides for consults, referrals, and other requests.Creates appropriate transport lists for tracking.

13. 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.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.