Phlebotomy & Lab Support Technician

Memorial Healthcare; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, MI is seeking a Phlebotomist / Tech Assistant Lab - Main Lab to perform phlebotomy and assist in routine tests. The role includes specimen collection, set-up, data entry, and clerical duties within the Clinical Laboratory.

The position requires high school completion; ASCP certification is preferred and valid Michigan driver’s license is required. Straight day shifts with 80 hours per pay period are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Courses in chemistry, biology, and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect bacteriological specimens.
• Obtain specimens (blood, urine, other) from inpatients, outpatients, nursing homes and private homes in accordance with policy.
• Distribute samples to appropriate testing areas of laboratory.
• Set up microbiology specimens following prescribed methods and media.
• Distribute laboratory results to appropriate nursing stations and departments.
• Maintain general cleanliness of laboratory.
• Assist with clerical, registration, and courier duties.
• Provide coverage of the satellite phlebotomy drawing stations as needed.
• Assist in training of new employees and students.
• Follow instructions of medical technologists/technicians to expedite result reporting.
• Maintain good public relations with clients.
• Perform special procedures as established by Directors and Supervisors, e.g. set-up and running of instrumentation under supervision of the Technical Staff.
• Perform basic Quality Control, maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare samples for transport to reference labs and enter results for reference lab testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Chemistry coursework

Biology coursework

Medical terminology coursework

Job description

Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, MI is seeking a Phlebotomist / Tech Assistant Lab - Main Lab to perform phlebotomy and assist in routine tests. The role includes specimen collection, set-up, data entry, and clerical duties within the Clinical Laboratory.

The position requires high school completion; ASCP certification is preferred and valid Michigan driver’s license is required. Straight day shifts with 80 hours per pay period are described in the posting.