Phlebotomist/Laboratory Technical Assistant - 5:00am-13:30

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan's Petoskey area seeks a phlebotomy technician who performs specimen collection by venipuncture from the correct individual, prepares samples, and enters orders into the hospital information system. The role includes handling specimens for various testing platforms and assisting with cytology prep as needed.

You will work under supervision in all laboratory areas, maintain infection-control standards, and participate in quality control activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified phlebotomy technician preferred.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection (blood and non-blood) with patient prep, labeling, handling, and transport.
• Collects and processes patient data and test orders into the LIS/HIS, including ABN compliance.
• Prepares and processes specimens per established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and follows infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists other testing platforms with oversight.
• Participates in quality control and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

Specimen handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

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: 26004317
• Daily Work Times: 0500-1330
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes