Laboratory Support Technician I - Part Time

About the role

Join an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for the patients and communities we serve. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through high-quality specimen collection and laboratory support.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients, including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples.
• Order laboratory tests in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Process, file requisitions, and prepare specimens for testing or shipment to reference laboratories.
• Process test results referred to other reference laboratories.
• Answer telephones as necessary.
• Follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Verify patient identity by confirming name, date of birth, and medical record number against Epic or paper requisition prior to specimen collection.
• Perform routine and STAT phlebotomy after verifying patient identity.
• Label specimens in the presence of the patient.
• Communicate with patients, explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Collect high-quality specimens for all tests ordered (venous and capillary) from all age groups.
• Maintain an efficient workflow, meeting draw standards of 7-9 inpatients and 8-10 outpatients per hour; assist coworkers when work in the assigned area is complete.
• Review specimens and requisitions to ensure appropriate collection, quality, and labeling; validate transport and receipt, completing incident reports for variances.
• Receive batches or specimens in the LIS, entering required information accurately, including practitioner orders not already in the system.
• Deliver STAT, urgent, or other specimens to technical areas promptly.
• Process specimens accurately, relabeling or aliquoting while maintaining specimen integrity; prepare specimens for reference labs following established policies.
• Consistently follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assist with training new staff as requested.
• Complete responsibilities defined on the laboratory’s task lists.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 1 year of experience in a similar capacity, preferred but not required.
• CPT-A Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) from a formal phlebotomy program, including a minimum of sixty (60) hours of didactic training and sixty (60) hours of clinical experience, or one hundred (100) observed phlebotomy draws, preferred.

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Multi-Tasking
• Interacting with People
• Accountability
• Accuracy
• Computer Skills

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional: Crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping.
• Frequent: Typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception).
• Constant: Walking, fit testing.
• Hazards: Frequent exposure to bodily fluids/bloodborne pathogens.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with employer match.
• Additional benefits offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay

Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation. Pay range: $18.02–$27.03 per hour.