Phlebotomy Lab Assistant, Full-time-(3286904)
Description
Summary
Under close supervision of a qualified Medical Technologist, assist with preparation of specimens and processing (. centrifugation) of routine tests including urinalysis, hematology, and in some instances clinical chemistry.
Key Responsibilities
- Blood specimens are collected by venipuncture on geriatric, adults, children, and infants addressing their age specific needs and per phlebotomy standards.
- Outstanding Phlebotomy draws are checked regularly and completed to meet expected time frames.
- Technical duties are completed per laboratory guidelines, including cleaning equipment, maintaining inventory, and assisting with faxes and reports as needed.
- Assists in Clerical / Administrative duties . answering calls, making reports, etc. to meet department needs.
- Patient test specimens (LIS) are received and barcode labels are generated and specimens are labeled per department standards.
- Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
- PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Education / Degree
Required
High School diploma required
Preferred
Experience
Required
One year Clinical Internship / on the job training in a clinical or hospital laboratory required.
Preferred
One to two years phlebotomy experience preferred.
Licensure
Required : Preferred
Preferred
Skills
Required
- Phlebotomy course training in a State approved institution required.
- Computer proficiency required.Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
- Knowledge of LIS, computer, keyboard, MS Windows required.
Preferred
- Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
- Attention to detail.
30+ days ago