Technical Laboratory Assistant - Lab Float Pool, casual

OhioHealth; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Mansfield is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join the Dawson Supplemental Staff. This role performs phlebotomy and specimen processing across campus, while maintaining safety, quality, and patient-focused service.

You will support clinicians and lab staff by handling specimens, utilizing LIS and e-Source, and participating in ongoing competency training. Flexibility with shifts and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months - 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing.
• Active driver’s license and personal auto insurance for facility-based travel.
• Customer Service, Medical Terminology, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in a high reliability organization environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing as assigned.
• Provide customer service to clinicians and clients by phone.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.
• Adhere to regulatory compliance including safety goals and policies.
• Complete training and maintain competencies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Customer service

Communication skills

Medical Terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LIS

e-Source

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

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 need 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.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

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

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours

As Needed

Department

Dawson Supplemental Staff

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