Laboratory Assistant
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation · Las Vegas, NV · 3 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Performs venipunctures and skin puncture techniques involved in the collection of blood specimens from patients for laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
- Performs various routine and complex pediatric blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture and finger and heel stick, using standard equipment; vacutainer tubes and sleeves; tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles.
- Gathers information and data from patients or parents/guardians for laboratory records, explains procedures, allays fears, and elicits cooperation.
- Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification, and records appropriate collection information on the proper requisitions.
- Performs testing for CBC, Sed rate, glucose, and urine hCG analysis.
- Performs quality control procedures for urinalysis, INR, urine hCG, and glucose analysis.
- Centrifuge, label, and store blood samples for subsequent analysis by the laboratory.
- Maintains the inventory of supplies; reorders and stocks supplies on carts and hand trays.
- Records room, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures and humidity.
- Performs start-up and quality control procedures for CBC and Sed rate analyzers.
- Performs laboratory tests, verifies results, and reports findings in accordance with laboratory policies.
- Affords assistance with collecting bone marrow aspirations and biopsy procedures.
Required Education And Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- Lab Assistant or Office Lab Assistant certification through the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in Nevada
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a phlebotomist
- Six (6) months of laboratory experience or laboratory coursework or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Physical Demands And Work Environment
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk.
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Occasionally required to lift, push, carry 15 pounds.
Languages Skills
English.
CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.
Shift Schedule
Monday- Friday 9:00AM -5:30PM