Clinical Lab Assistant

• Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate
• Processes nonblood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion
• Assists in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of patient specimens
• Performs patient registration
• Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner
• Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties
• Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area
• Receives lab orders from providers, prepares necessary documentation, and performs all routine laboratory tests
• Maintains necessary documentation for all tests according to standards and labeling all specimens following set standards
• Maintains knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes
• Maintains equipment, keeps area clean, stocks supplies and keeps work space organized
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination
• Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients
• Performs minor laboratory procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology
• Perform phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures in accordance with age specific considerations of patients
• Observes strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens
• Receives and collects urine specimens to perform all routine tests
• Performs specimen preparation for all procedures/tests
• Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor
• Reports varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control
• Follows general safety procedures and utilizes PPE appropriately

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform minor laboratory tests
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean, and sterilize
• Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with staff
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and protocols
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment

Certification in phlebotomy

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program