Lead Laboratory Assistant

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional is seeking a diligent phlebotomy technician to join our fast-paced laboratory team. You will obtain blood specimens in both inpatient and outpatient settings, perform ECGs, and assist with specimen labeling, receiving, and distribution.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of phlebotomy or related patient-care experience and hold a High school diploma or GED, with current BLS certification and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Requires some knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience or 1 year in a medical field providing patient care (e.g., nursing assistant, medical assistant, nurse technician) which included drawing blood.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens in inpatient and outpatient settings following established procedures, time frames and safety requirements.
• Obtains specimens in inpatient/outpatient settings with special collection procedures.
• Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms on outpatients and therapeutic INR QC and testing procedures.
• Collects urine and processes specimens.
• Labels, receives, and distributes specimens in the laboratory.
• Trains Lab Assistants and assists supervisor and coordinator with management tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

BLS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Departmental Overview

We are looking for driven people to come be a part of our growing, team-oriented, community-focused Laboratory. We are a high-paced, high-volume lab and have state-of-the-art equipment to get the job done, opportunities for advancement, and also the chance to grow as a current or future leader. NRHS offers competitive pay for our staff, superb benefits, and additional educational opportunities. We hope you will consider joining our team of healers!

Job Summary

• Obtains blood specimens in an inpatient and outpatient setting following established procedures, established time frames, and safety requirements.


• Obtains specimens in an inpatient and outpatient setting requiring special collection procedures following established procedures, established time frames, and safety requirements.


• Diagnostic electrocardiogram on outpatients and Therapeutic INR QC and testing procedures.


• Urine collection and processing


• Specimen collections other than blood or urine.


• Labels, receives, and distributes specimens in the laboratory.


• Trains Lab Assistants


• Ensures quality control, maintenance, and performance improvement indicators are documented


• Assist supervisor and coordinator with general management functions


• Orders supplies and equipment for the section, being mindful of expiration dates and appropriate quantities.

Qualifications

Education

• High school education or equivalent GED.


• Requires some knowledge of medical terminology.

Experience

• 1year of phlebotomy experience or 1 year of experience in a medical field providing patient care (such as a nursing assistant, medical assistant, nurse technician, etc.) which included drawing blood.

(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru re-training for duration of employment.

Compensation/Benefits

• $16.07-$26.25/hr depending on previous work experience.


• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

Schedule

Monday- Thursday (1000-1930)

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

Regular Full Time