Phlebotomy Lab Assistant - Nights - 1:30-10:00 PM with Weekend Rotation

About the Role

Under direct supervision, the Phlebotomy Lab Assistant provides phlebotomy and accessioning services, utilizes appropriate equipment to collect, receive, accession, and process pathology and laboratory specimens, and provides laboratory information and reports to customers. Assists in the training and monitoring of co-workers, students, and other hospital staff.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: 6 months of related phlebotomy experience or 6 months of related laboratory accessioning experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and practices
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques
• Skill in performing basic arithmetic
• Skills in using a computer and personal productivity applications
• Ability to type
• Ability to reduce anxiety in patients while performing patient care-related duties

Responsibilities

• Extracts blood from patients, including children and infants, using established aseptic venipuncture techniques.
• Performs detailed documentation for all phlebotomy rounds and outpatients called back, including physician offices.
• Enters accurate and complete patient demographic information, laboratory test orders, and verifies collection/receipt of specimens with completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares and processes specimens for testing in the clinical laboratory, including labeling, measuring, aliquoting, centrifuging, etc.
• Distributes and retrieves specimens from appropriate work areas.
• Performs quality EKGs and completes all required demographic information.
• Screens and interviews autologous and therapeutic donors according to protocol accurately and completely; completes daily donor room QC and follows universal precautions.
• Completes donor documentation accurately and at the time of donation.
• Performs associated responsibilities such as centrifuge maintenance, label maintenance, disinfection of counters, filing, and boxing requisitions.
• Stocks and maintains supplies.
• Checks all outpatient orders for accuracy and matches requisitions to Meditech orders and labels.
• Ensures timely response to all stat requests.
• Accurately completes Quest and Sheppard Pratt registrations.
• Actively participates in the laboratory’s continuing education program and shares knowledge through presentations.
• Ensures patient safety by following procedures for patient identification using two patient identifiers.
• Double-checks all specimens against orders entered in Meditech.
• Packages and transports all specimens according to policy and procedures.
• Ensures timely delivery of all specimens to the lab.

Core Values

• Respect: Treats everyone with courtesy, fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy; listens and responds appropriately.
• Excellence: Strives for superior performance, meets and exceeds customer expectations, actively pursues learning, pays attention to detail, and follows through.
• Accountability: Sets a positive, professional example; takes ownership of problems and utilizes required resources; reports to work regularly and on time.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and collaboratively, addresses and resolves conflict positively, seeks others' ideas, and acknowledges contributions.
• Ethical Behavior: Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment; respects cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Results: Sets goals, embraces change, continuously improves quality, displays flexibility, and achieves results on time by focusing on priorities.

Pay

Pay Range: $17.30 - $25.11 per hour. Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs.