Lab Support Technician

Responsibilities

• Register, order, and accession specimens using lab and hospital systems; verify patient information and ensure test accuracy and compliance with coding and Medicare policies
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen handling, including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, organizing, storing, and preparing for transport per DOT and IATA regulations
• Evaluate specimen integrity and appropriateness; resolve issues and cancel or adjust orders as needed
• Provide guidance on specimen collection, lab processes, and results; monitor orders to ensure timely collection
• Train, mentor, and evaluate students and new staff

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Training as a unit clerk, medical assistant, medical secretary, or phlebotomist is preferred. Coursework in biology and/or chemistry is considered.
• Previous employment in a medical setting, in computer operations, and/or with telephone demands is preferred.

Qualifications

• Coursework in biology and/or chemistry is considered.
• Previous employment in a medical setting, in computer operations, and/or with telephone demands is preferred.