Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomist

About the role

Position Summary Statement: This position is responsible for performing phlebotomies and receiving/processing specimens to ensure high quality in the preanalytical phase of laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Consistently performs phlebotomy using department protocols and procedures to assure quality specimens, serving all patient populations including ages, cultures, languages, literacy, learning needs and abilities.
• Championing great customer service whenever we intersect with our customers—directly or via telephone; all requests followed up accurately and efficiently in a friendly manner.
• Consistently follows department procedures and protocols for prioritizing test orders, specimen suitability and specimen handling to obtain timely, accurate results to advance patient care, including preparing specimens to be sent to other facilities for testing.
• Demonstrates good reasoning ability and independent judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Follows all hospital and departmental safety protocols and procedures, including infection control processes.
• Can perform waived complexity testing (WAIVD) with appropriate supervision, as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some positions require driving to various sites to perform phlebotomy; if required, must have a valid driver’s license and meet Lakeview’s Automobile Liability Guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completion of a health care program (e.g., Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Phlebotomy).
• Phlebotomy Certification.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills sufficient to provide technical instructions and communicate and advise other departments on clinical laboratory procedures.
• Medical Terminology knowledge.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Typing or keyboarding skills.