Lab Aide II

JOB SUMMARY :

• This person should provide an excellent experience for patients when collecting blood and other specimens.
• May be required to work within the hospital as well as from off sites.
• Registers Lab patients and enters orders from a variety of sources (electronic, written, faxed, and verbal).
• Provides clerical support for all lab technical functions, maintains the physical space of the drawing area including washing glassware.
• Processes specimens, including centrifuging and specimen preparation.
• This position also requires interdepartmental support activities to more effectively provide patient care and flow.
• These activities may range from assisting with nursing routines on non-laboratory staff and any other assigned tasks.
• This individual may also perform limited waived and moderate complexity tests as authorized by the Lab Medical Director.
• This position requires variable working hours starting as early as 4 am and includes weekend and holiday rotation.
• This position may assist in training new staff and will perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS :

LICENSURE / CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS : Phlebotomy certification preferred or previous phlebotomy experience.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Phlebotomy certification preferred and / or phlebotomy training from post-secondary school, High School Diploma and valid Indiana Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

EQUIPMENT USED : Phlebotomy tools and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS : Exposure to biohazardous fluids and tissue. Exposure to toxic and noxious chemicals. There is also a risk of injury from various sharp objects routinely used in performing laboratory procedures

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