LAB Medical Assistant

Duties

• Performs venous and capillary blood draw for the laboratory testing from the hospital in- and out-patients.
• Demonstrates excellent phlebotomy skills.
• Evaluates specimens to determine suitability for testing.
• Performs EKG and EEG testing.
• Selects, assembles, checks for proper function and operation of equipment for use in measurement of brain/heart activity.
• Ensures that critical EKG readings are read immediately by the attending, House or ED physician.
• Affords technical instructions and training of new hired personnel in techniques, computer system usage, and organization of work.
• Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and determines rejections according to established guidelines; accesses specimens with accuracy.
• Labels specimens properly, aliquots samples as required and obtains/distributes to proper departmental section.
• Reviews quantities and expiration dates of all supplies; monitors inventory of all supplies on a regular basis; notifies supervisor to order supplies as needed; stores supplies received and maintains a clean and orderly storeroom.
• Prepares specimens for reference labs; obtains results from reference labs as needed and ensures the testing results delivered to physicians.
• Performs all activities related to send-out specimens; resolves issues with reference labs.

Education + Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• MEDICAL ASSISTANT certification required.
• Health care certification (i.e. LAB ASSISTANT, PHLEBOTOMIST) or prior laboratory or healthcare experience desired.
• EKG/PHLEBOTOMY Skills Required.
• Previous PHLEBOTOMY/LAB Experience preferred.