Laboratory Aide

Job Details

Location: Laboratory
Shift: Days
Job Schedule: 40 hours/week
Hours: 40 hours/week
FTE: 1.0
Weekends: Rotating
Holidays: Rotating
Pay Range: $18.85-$24.50

Job Highlights

Performing phlebotomy and pre-analytical phase of clinical laboratory practice.
Phlebotomist also performs limited laboratory procedures according to CLIA guidelines for Waived lab testing, which require the limited exercise of independent judgment and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures for collection and processing biological specimens for analysis.
  
• Performs assigned analytical tests or procedures that are CLIA Waived.
  
• Recognizes factors that affect measurement and results and take appropriate action according to predetermined protocols.
  
• Communicates information such as test results, reference ranges and specimen requirements to appropriate staff.
  
• Performs routine quality control and maintain accurate records.
  
• Attends laboratory and/or organizational meetings and in-services to allow for effective communication and training.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physiological, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to neonates, infants, toddlers, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
  
• Performs additional duties deemed appropriate by the Department Director in relation with laboratory functions; such as data gathering for research, correlation studies for new methodology, education/demonstration for new employees and students interesting in this field, keeping the work environment clean, etc.

Requirements

Phlebotomy diploma preferred
Excellent communication & customer service skills
Good infection control practices

Qualifications

Knowledge to provide such care is gained through education, training and experience.

Skills

None specified

Benefits

LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.