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

mclarenhlth; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health in Michigan seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection by venipuncture from patients at in-house or off-site locations, instruct on collection when needed, and prepare specimens for testing. You will enter patient data and test orders into LIS/HIS, ensure ABN compliance, and maintain a safe, compliant environment.

Training in lab procedures is provided. You should have high school diploma; preferred phlebotomy certification and prior blood-draw experience or a

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred certification as a phlebotomy technician.
• Experience drawing blood or completed phlebotomy training.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection (blood and non-blood), including patient prep, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing, transportation and storage; adheres to lab standards.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test orders into hospital LIS/LIS, including ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and adheres to infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with oversight.
• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient preparation

Specimen handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS/HIS data entry

Quality control processes

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

• 1. 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.
• 2. Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
• 3. Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• 4. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• 5. Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
• 6. 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