Lead LTA: Lab Training & Phlebotomy

Boston Medical Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician Assistant (clinical lab assistant/phlebotomist) to work full-time on a 5a-5p schedule, weekdays and every other weekend with holiday rotation. You will train LTAs and students and coordinate daily workflow in the lab.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy and lab experience, and preferred certification; candidates should work well in a team and follow safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy and lab experience required.
• Graduate of Phlebotomy Training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Training of all new LTAs and students, maintaining current competency checklists.
• Coordinates and monitors activities of the LTAs on assigned shifts.
• Distributes work assignments and acts as a liaison between the Laboratory and other Departments.
• Has demonstrated advances skills in all areas of specimen collection, including computer expertise for troubleshooting, downloading and printers.
• Has the ability to direct specimens to the appropriate departments.
• Proficiently handles and uses all procedures and reports associated with the use of LIS devices.
• Reviews specimen status report at least hourly to assure all tests have been obtained and notates any time constraints in Meditech.
• Can proficiently perform all duties of an LTA.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab experience

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification Preferred

ASCP eligible within a year

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician Assistant (clinical lab assistant/phlebotomist) to work full-time on a 5a-5p schedule, weekdays and every other weekend with holiday rotation. You will train LTAs and students and coordinate daily workflow in the lab.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy and lab experience, and preferred certification; candidates should work well in a team and follow safety and quality procedures.