Laboratory Assistant (Full Time Days)

Job Summary: The Lab Assistant will coordinate and perform tasks and activities in several areas of the clinical laboratory. Each day the Laboratory Assistant will be assigned specific areas of responsibility within the scope of the job. In addition to performing the duties of a phlebotomist the Laboratory Assistant will:

• Assist the Technical Staff in the lab by performing CLIA waived testing.
• Preparing and loading specimens on the analyzers. Additional laboratory tasks will depend on the individual meeting the CLIA regulations to perform testing.
• Register outpatients and client samples in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with the preparation of test samples that are sent out to reference laboratories.

Essential Accountabilities

• Perform venous access procedures (venipunctures) on infants, pediatrics and adult patients using a standard needle and syringe, as well as a multi-tube needle holder.
• Perform capillary access procedures (fingerstick or heel stick) on infant, pediatrics, and adult patients whether for direct testing of the sample (CoaguChek XS) or into a blood collection tube.
• Ensure the patient’s sample meets the specimen requirements for all tests collected, sufficient volume for testing, the correct collection tube used, insuring proper dilution factor for anticoagulated specimens.
• Understands proper specimen handling.
• Communicate with and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Review the laboratory schedule to verify and complete orders. Identify the patient and confirm the correct patient record. Monitor and resolve orders in the electronic medical record.
• Enter patient demographics, tests performed and diagnoses correlating to tests performed in the EHR.
• Stock the phlebotomy trays and draw rooms during and at the end of the shift.
• Clean and maintain the laboratory, including equipment.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following policies and procedures, complying with legal and federal regulations.
• Must be comfortable with fast paced work environment and able to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 13.Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated through interactions with fellow team members throughout the facility, providers, and management.
• Demonstrates care, compassion, and pride in performing tasks.
• Exercise independent judgment and can work under minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Highly organized, proactive, attentive to detail, and goal oriented.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with large data sets with guidance from medically trained individuals.
• Proficient computer skills and electronic medical records
• Customer Service Oriented
• Flexible and ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Positive attitude and work well in a team setting.

Education/Licensure/Certifications

• Minimum High school diploma or GED
• Phlebotomy ASCP or AMT preferred, but not required

Experience

• Phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred, but not required
• Experience with LIS computer system preferred, but not required
• Actively enrolled in a Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technician Program

Physical Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, and speaking (80%)
• Occasional sitting reaching, bending, stooping (20%)
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs., with assistance if needed.

Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
• Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance- Employer Paid
• Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution
• Earned Time Off
• Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution
• Free 24-hour fitness center

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.