Phlebotomy Lab Tech: Patient Care & Specimen Processing

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Shift differential

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform blood collection, processing specimens, and support the laboratory team. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate data entry into LIS, and collaboration to ensure timely results.

Responsibilities include venipuncture and capillary punctures, preparing specimens for testing, maintaining supplies, and supporting CAP/DNV inspections. Strong communication and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in venipure and capillary puncture.
• Ability to enter patient and specimen data accurately into LIS.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipulture and capillary punctures on patients of all ages.
• Process and transport laboratory specimens per protocol.
• Enter data into LIS with accuracy and maintain records.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, IL is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform blood collection, processing specimens, and support the laboratory team. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate data entry into LIS, and collaboration to ensure timely results.

Responsibilities include venipuncture and capillary punctures, preparing specimens for testing, maintaining supplies, and supporting CAP/DNV inspections. Strong communication and adherence to safety protocols are essential.