Phlebotomy Technician — Lab Support

CommonSpirit Health; Glenwood (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Medical Group in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia seeks a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process specimens for diagnostic tests. You will support accurate testing by following safety and QA procedures, verifying patient identity, and maintaining meticulous records.

Your role involves assembling supplies, drawing blood, and preparing samples for in-house or reference lab testing, with emphasis on attention to detail and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
• Verify or record identity of patient or donor.
• Draw and collect blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood.
• Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Identify problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and take appropriate action, including supervisor notification.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CommonSpirit Medical Group in Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia seeks a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process specimens for diagnostic tests. You will support accurate testing by following safety and QA procedures, verifying patient identity, and maintaining meticulous records.

Your role involves assembling supplies, drawing blood, and preparing samples for in-house or reference lab testing, with emphasis on attention to detail and ongoing professional development.