LABORATORY ASSISTANT - FULL TIME - 2ND SHIFT VARIABLE
Position Summary: Collects and prepares blood samples for laboratory testing. Enter collections of such specimens in the lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Uses skin puncture and venipuncture techniques to obtain blood samples.
- Follows defined process in obtaining samples, including verifying patient information, labeling specimen vials, and matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Disposes of contaminated needles in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
- Disposes of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
- Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into the appropriate system(s).
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience drawing blood or a phlebotomy training course in an approved program.
Preferred:
- Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOR).
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 25003691
- Daily Work Times: 2:30 pm - 11 pm Variable
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
