Phlebotomy & Lab Specimen Technician (Per Diem)

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Assistant/Medical Technician to obtain blood samples and process specimens for laboratory testing, following hospital and lab policies. You will identify specimens, enter orders into the LIS, and assist with pre-analytical processing, ensuring proper specimen handling and timely transport to the testing laboratory.

Must have a high school diploma, NV lab license or eligible, and BLS; preferred certifications like Phlebotomy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Laboratory Assistant or Medical Technician license in NV or eligibility within 9 months.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers within 90 days of employment.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification.
• Preferred: Associate’s or higher degree in biology or chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients and collects appropriate blood samples for testing and transports specimens to the laboratory.
• Draws and/or collects lab specimens, ensuring patient records are verified.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection and preparation.
• Performs specimen accessioning in the LIS with correct patient data and orders.
• Assists with pre-analytical processing including centrifugation and preservation of specimens.
• Communicates with health care providers about specimen collection and test add-ons.
• Prioritizes processing for STAT, ASAP, time-critical, and routine tests.
• Performs routine maintenance, decontamination, quality assurance activities, and inventory management.

Skills

Patient safety

Specimen handling

Communication with health care team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Laboratory Assistant or Medical Technician license (NV) or eligible within 9 months

AHA BLS for healthcare providers within 90 days

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification

Associate’s or higher degree in biology or chemistry

Job description

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Assistant/Medical Technician to obtain blood samples and process specimens for laboratory testing, following hospital and lab policies. You will identify specimens, enter orders into the LIS, and assist with pre-analytical processing, ensuring proper specimen handling and timely transport to the testing laboratory.

Must have a high school diploma, NV lab license or eligible, and BLS; preferred certifications like Phlebotomy