This is a Full-Time position working day hours, 1 Saturday per month, and 1-2 holidays per year.
Responsible for performing daily technical work in the laboratory and phlebotomy services. They also test blood specimens and prepare tissue samples. Supervised by a clinical laboratory technologist.
Essential Functions
- Performs phlebotomy from patients by capillary puncture and venipuncture using sterile techniques with proper procedure to prevent trauma, hematoma, and sepsis. This includes pediatric and geriatric sample collections, age specific considerations apply with proficiency.
- Records temperature on monitored equipment and records assessment in appropriate place.
- Keeps daily log on all tests performed by Laboratory in proper order. Also completes logs and sends reports (from outside laboratories by mail, courier, or tele-printer) to the proper records.
- Performs waived capillary coagulation studies as instructed with proper Quality Control.
- Performs Waived Urinalysis waived kit testing, and follows manufacturer and Lab guideline for operation and documentation.
- Records completed Laboratory requisitions in hospital, medical records, outpatient and emergency room records.
- Uses computer, scanners and systems as instructed within all HIPAA guidelines.
- Performs other tasks as requested by Lab Director.
- Is knowledgeable of and complies with the hospital Legal compliance Program and Policy and Procedures relating to hospital safety. Is aware of and practices good safety habits.
Job Requirements
- High School graduate or GED equivalent.
- Prior Laboratory experience preferred
- 6 months training as a phlebotomist and or Laboratory Aide from previous clinical / hospital lab. Will consider in-house training.
- Required to complete all annual competency training and maintain license and/or certification.
This is a Full-Time position and is eligible for benefits for medical, dental, vision, company retirement plan with company match of up to 6%, company paid basic employee benefits for short term and long-term disability, employee life, and employee AD&D, flexible spending accounts, accrued vacation and sick hours, and paid holidays.
