Lab Aide / Phlebotomist

SEIU Pay Range: $24.47 to $36.66 dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomies and capillary blood collections from inpatients and outpatients, both on-site and off-site.
• Process and order testing on specimens for reference laboratories under the direction of the Manager and/or Medical Technologist.
• Perform CLIA waived laboratory testing and follow Quality Control Practices related to it.
• Track all specimens submitted to pathology.
• Maintain good public relations with physicians, their staff, patients, and the general public.
• Instruct patients on proper collection of urine and stool specimens.
• Collect nasal washings from outpatients.
• Collect urine specimens for pre-employment drug screens using a chain of custody.
• Ensure front-end laboratory compliance and follow Medicare Medical Necessity rules.
• Monitor customer concerns and daily workflow.
• Perform other duties within the laboratory as needed.

Requirements

• Frequent access to patient records; must maintain full confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Strong written, oral, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and blood collection techniques for all age groups.
• Experience with pre-employment drug screen collections.
• Understanding of pre-analytical testing variables.
• Proficiency in computer skills and excellent customer service.
• Act as an ongoing liaison between clients and providers.
• Knowledge of laboratory compliance and Medical Necessity.
• Knowledge of testing requirements for collecting, processing, and ordering.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• High School diploma or equivalent (copy of diploma required).
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomist program or on-the-job training with experience.
• One year of experience as a phlebotomist desired, preferably in a hospital and/or clinic setting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work with tight turnaround times for specimen collection and transport back to the laboratory.
• Frequent exposure to disagreeable elements such as odors and infectious materials.
• Frequent walking to collect and pick up specimens from remote sites.
• Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds).
• May be required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers.
• Requires hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment.