Laboratory Assistant I - ED

About the role

The Laboratory Assistant I receives patients, correctly identifies patients, obtains blood and urine samples, prepares and packages specimens for transport, and performs clerical and registration functions. Works under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Manager, and Lab Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture (capillary) or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining specimen integrity: from neonates by capillary blood collection techniques; from pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Register and order tests on patients as needed following all current procedures completely, including ensuring scripts are scanned into computer system daily.
• Instructs patients in collection of urine, sputum, and stool specimens; accepts these specimens from patients.
• Follows Chain of Custody specimen collection protocols.
• Follows correct patient identification procedures.
• Ensures specimen collection and labeling is complete and accurate.
• Provides patient care in a safe, effective, and efficient manner, following all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures carts and phlebotomy areas are adequately stocked and kept neat and orderly; disinfects carts at the end of each shift.
• Arranges workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency in areas of phlebotomy and processing as assigned.
• When assigned, acts as a responsible driver and adheres to all traffic laws.
• Uses professional and courteous customer service in all interactions with co-workers, providers, and patients; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Depending on work location, valid driver’s license may be required.
• 1 year phlebotomy or patient care experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited program (preferred).

Pay & Schedule

• Pay range: $19 – $23 per hour.
• Shift: Variable.
• Hours worked: 10.50 per shift.
• FTE: 1.0 (Full-Time).
• Work schedule: CWA-UFCSM – 10 HR.
• Union: 2006 – UFCW.
• Department: Clinical Laboratory.