Lab Aide / Phlebotomist

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, as well as perform CLIA waived laboratory testing under the direction of the Manager and/or Medical Technologist.
• Follow Quality Control Practices in relation to CLIA waived laboratory testing.
• Keep track of all specimens submitted to pathology.
• Maintain good public relations with the physicians and their staff, patients, and the general public.
• Instruct patients on proper collection of both urine and stool specimens.
• Collect nasal washings from outpatients.
• Collect urine specimens for urine pre-employment drug screens, utilizing a chain of custody.
• Monitor customer concerns and daily workflow.
• May perform other duties within the laboratory as needed.

Requirements

• Frequent access to patient records; expected to maintain full confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA guidelines.
• Strong written, oral, and organizational skills required.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Must know medical terminology, blood collection technique on all age groups, pre-employment drug screen collections, basics of pre-analytical testing variables, computer skills, excellent customer service, and being an ongoing liaison between clients and providers.
• Knowledge in laboratory compliance and Medical Necessity.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• High School diploma or equivalent, with completion of an accredited phlebotomist program or on-the-job training with experience.
• One year experience as a phlebotomist desired, preferably in a hospital and/or clinic setting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions

• Work with tight turn around times for specimen collection and transport back to laboratory.
• Frequent exposure to several 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; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment.