Phlebotomist (Lab Assistant)

Responsibilities

• Collects viable and appropriate specimens from patients as ordered and performs specimen analysis of all chemistry, hematology, and immunology specimens as directed.
• Affords assistance with testing procedures.
• Maintains appropriate documentation including test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Sends specimens to reference labs for any testing not performed in-house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs, and maintenance logs.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed and performs appropriate instrument maintenance as indicated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year phlebotomy experience strongly preferred.
• Must be willing to travel between sites as needed.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range.
• Requires legible handwriting.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections.
• Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, needles and open flames.