Phlebotomy & Laboratory Technician

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection (blood and non-blood) at in-house or off-site locations. The role includes patient preparation, labeling, and handling of specimens, with adherence to lab procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities include entering patient data and test orders, processing specimens, and supporting waived testing. A clinical laboratory environment and quality improvement activities are part of daily duties, with potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: Certification as a phlebotomy technician and prior blood-draw experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection (blood and non-blood) with patient prep, 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 orders into hospital information systems/laboratory information systems, including ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection (blood and non-blood) at in-house or off-site locations. The role includes patient preparation, labeling, and handling of specimens, with adherence to lab procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities include entering patient data and test orders, processing specimens, and supporting waived testing. A clinical laboratory environment and quality improvement activities are part of daily duties, with potential