Phlebotomist/Laboratory Technical Assistant 22:00-6:30

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection by venipuncture from the correct patient at in-house or off-site locations, instructing patients as needed and assisting with cytology specimen prep when required.

You will work under supervision across laboratory areas, maintain infection-control standards, verify test registrations, and support QA activities. Schedule is full-time with weekends required; prior phlebotomy experience and certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified phlebotomy technician (preferred).
• Experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course (preferred).
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection (blood and non-blood) with proper labeling and handling.
• Verifies and processes patient data and test orders in HIS/LIS.
• Prepares specimens per guidelines; ensures transportation and storage.
• Maintains safe, clean working environment and follows infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists other testing platforms under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time


• Requisition ID: 26004321


• Daily Work Times: 22:00-06:30


• Hours Per Pay Period: 80


• On Call: No


• Weekends: Yes