Laboratory Technical Assistant

Description

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens.
• Demonstrates proficiency in waived level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology (as applies).
• Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
• Affords assistance with new employee orientation and training.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology preferred
• Computer data entry skills preferred
• Phlebotomy experience/certification preferred
• Previous laboratory experience preferred
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Pay

Starting Pay - $20.57 - $25.72 (Based on Experience)

Schedule

0.7 FTE - Night Shift

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan