Night Shift Phlebotomy & Lab Assistant I

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement & certification

Staff safety wearable badge

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through NM Higher Ed

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy and other collection procedures, process specimens and assist clinical staff during nights. This role includes specialized collections and entry of test orders in the system, with on-site support and standard compliance duties.

Qualifications include HS/GED with nine months phlebotomy experience and preferred ASCP certification. Night shifts, on-call, and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• HS/GED plus nine months of phlebotomy experience.
• PBT (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Point of care, waived, and moderate complexity testing experience preferred, as well as laboratory specimen handling and testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures appropriately and according to established procedures.
• Performs specialized collection procedures such as urine drug collections and PPD's if required.
• Processes requisitions and enters test orders into the computer system. Performs inquiry functions, specimen transport verification, and retrieves and prints collection labels.
• Receives, processes and/or stores specimens as appropriate, centrifuging, splitting, acidifying, aliquoting, measuring and stabilizing. Performs biohazard disposal as needed or appropriate.
• Performs waived and moderate complexity testing where there is documentation of successful completion of training and competency.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and function checks including routine pipette calibration if required.
• Orders and maintains supplies and inventory.
• Insures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Assists clinical floor staff with stocking supplies, cleaning, patient transport and other tasks as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

ASCP certification

Education

HS/GED with nine months phlebotomy experience

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy and other collection procedures, process specimens and assist clinical staff during nights. This role includes specialized collections and entry of test orders in the system, with on-site support and standard compliance duties.

Qualifications include HS/GED with nine months phlebotomy experience and preferred ASCP certification. Night shifts, on-call, and weekend work may be required.