Laboratory Technical Assistant
Position Summary: Collects and prepares blood samples for laboratory testing. Enters collections of such specimens in 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 the 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.
- Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into appropriate system(s).
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- Certified as a phlebotomy technician.
- Previous experience drawing blood or a phlebotomy training course in an approved program.
- Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Per Diem
- Requisition ID: 25006174
- Daily Work Times: Variable
- Hours Per Pay Period: 1
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
