Laboratory Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Pay range: $21.93/hr. to $30.24/hr. The role of Laboratory Assistant encompasses many areas of the laboratory. Laboratory Assistants perform phlebotomy and drug screen collections; receive and process specimens; occasionally perform some technical procedures under direct supervision; access information in computer, register patients, order tests and perform charting functions. They play a key role in the pre-analytic and post-analytic process of specimen testing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES –: Performed majority of the time -- · Performs phlebotomy collections from inpatients and outpatients, assuring proper patient identification prior to collection; properly labeling specimens; and promptly assuring specimen is received into the laboratory for testing. · Assures that samples are processed promptly and distributed to appropriate testing location. · Provides input for revising and presenting new procedures for Clinical Services and/or work team. · Keeps work areas clean and well stocked. Assists with supply ordering and restocking, as needed. · Performs computer registration and order entry for patients and/or received specimens. · Maintains competency and performs drug...