Laboratory Technical Assistant

Performs specimen collection by phlebotomy from patients at in-house or off-site locations, obtains other specimens as indicated, and instructs patients in specimen collection when necessary. May enter pathology specimens into computerized information systems and prepare/stain cytology specimens. Functions across laboratory areas under supervision with appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection (blood and non-blood), including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing, transportation, and storage; complies with all laboratory procedure standards.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test orders in hospital/laboratory information systems, including ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste, and other policies/protocols.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures standards are met for quality, timeliness, and customer service.
• Orients and/or trains new staff.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory and agency requirements, laws, and statutes for department operations.
• Answers telephone calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports, and provides test results as applicable.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies.
• Dispatches and manages specimens/slides for consults, referrals, and other requests; creates transport lists for tracking.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Certified as a phlebotomy technician (preferred).
• Previous experience drawing blood or completion of a phlebotomy training course in an approved program (preferred).
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment (preferred).

Schedule

• Part-time.
• Daily work times: varied.
• Hours per pay period: 40.
• On-call: no.
• Weekends: yes.