Laboratory Assistant II

LAB ASSISTANT - PART TIME - 1ST SHIFT

Position Summary: Collects and prepares blood samples for laboratory testing. Enters collections of such specimens in lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Uses skin puncture and venipuncture techniques to obtain blood samples.
• Follows defined process in obtaining samples including verifying patient information, labeling specimen vials, and matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Disposes of contaminated needles in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
• Disposes of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
• Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into appropriate system(s).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.

Preferred:

• Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOR).

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26003872
• Daily Work Times: 4:30am - 3:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 46
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes