Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Draws blood from patients and prepares specimens for screening, analysis, or other laboratory procedures. Inventories and orders computer, clerical and phlebotomy supplies. Logs and replaces supplies as appropriate. Registers patients and specimens into the Hospital Computer system and orders laboratory testing. Centrifuges, aliquots and labels specimens for referral testing and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

Draws blood from patients and prepares specimens for screening, analysis, or other laboratory procedures; Inventories and orders computer, clerical and phlebotomy supplies; Logs and replaces supplies as appropriate; Registers patients and specimens into the Hospital Computer system and orders laboratory testing; Centrifuges, aliquots and labels specimens for referral testing and laboratory testing; Performs phlebotomy procedures, venipunctures, finger sticks, nares and nasopharyngeal swab collection; Verifies, records, files, and organizes laboratory specimens, paperwork, and test results; Central processing of specimens including receiving, centrifuging, labeling and aliquoting; Investigates testing requirements, coordinates lab referrals, packages specimens for transport; Enters send out test results and refers abnormal results to appropriate personnel; Greets laboratory visitors, answers calls, and prints or faxes reports; Schedules patients and reviews the phone message log; Orders, organizes and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies; Maintains a clean work environment and checks daily temperature readings; Follows up with supervisor, other labs, and/or physician offices regarding incomplete or pending test results; Pre-registers and schedules patients, checks patients in, prints face-sheets and labels; Prints all reports, investigates outliers, and follows through on incomplete registrations; Helps process and send specimens to on-site and reference laboratory testing sites

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent; Phlebotomy Training (non-degree certificate); Basic Life Support Certification; 0-1 years of required work experience; Experience with computer systems, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications; Ability to read and write in English; Ability to converse in English; Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies; Ability to provide a high level of customer service and remain calm in stressful situations; Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups

Nice to have

ASCP (Phlebotomy) certification, American Society for Clinical Pathology