Technical Laboratory Assistant

OhioHealth; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as a Technical Laboratory Assistant, performing essential laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and specimen processing. This role requires strong communication skills and adherence to safety protocols. Work in a supportive environment that values lifelong learning and excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of phlebotomy for 6 months to 1 year.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Adhere to safety and infection control practices.
• Train new employees and students.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

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Job Description Summary

The TLA demonstrates the ability to perform phlebotomy and a variety of technical and clerical functions in the Laboratory based on the needs of the individual campus. He/she performs routine laboratory procedures based on principles of human growth and development according to established lab guidelines using customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change, problem solving, communication, and personal excellence. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid, and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood-borne pathogens.

Responsibilities And Duties

1. 70% Phlebotomy and/or specimen processing depending on job location. Adherence to Safety and Infection Control practices. Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff and clinical staff, and laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, and use service recovery where necessary.
2. 15% Associated computer-related tasks (i.e., LIS, e-Source).
3. 5% Training new employees and students.
4. 5% Adherence to regulatory compliance including National Patient Safety Goals, CAP, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS, OSH, and Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
5. 5% Maintaining competencies, mandatory required education (ACE). Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED (Required). Valid Driver's License from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Additional Job Description

Knowledge of phlebotomy for 6 months to 1 year. Previous clinical experience preferred.

Work Shift

Night shift.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32 hours.

Department

Core Lab.

Join us!

• If your passion is to work in a caring environment.
• If you believe that learning is a lifelong process.
• If you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all applicable regulations. We do not discriminate against applicants or associates based on race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran or military status, pregnancy, disability, marital or familial status, or other protected characteristics. Equal employment opportunities extend to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, termination, and benefits.