Technical Laboratory Assistant

OhioHealth; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a compassionate and professional Laboratory Assistant to support patient care through phlebotomy and specimen processing. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively in a dynamic lab environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to the overall wellness of patients. This is a full-time entry-level position in a respected healthcare system dedicated to community health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and process specimens as required.
• Adhere to safety and infection control practices.
• Provide customer service to clinicians and clients.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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

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.

15% Associated computer related tasks (i.e. LIS, e-Source)

5% Training new employees and students

5% Adherence to regulatory compliance including National Patient Safety Goals, CAP, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS, OSH and Laboratory Policies and Procedures.

5% Maintaining competencies, mandatory required education (ACE). Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Customer Service. Computer skills. Communication skills. Medical Terminology

High School Diploma or equivalent

6 months - 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing

Associates working in a skilled nursing facility setting are required to have an active driver’s license and carry personal auto insurance

Work Shift

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Core Lab

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long 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 state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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