Laboratory Assistant Non Certified - Outpatient Lab

Laboratory Assistant Non Certified - Outpatient Lab at Christus Health summary:

The Laboratory Assistant Non Certified performs blood specimen collection using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques for inpatient and outpatient lab tests. The role involves clerical duties such as specimen logging, data entry in the Laboratory Information System, answering telephones, and managing test results documentation. Candidates must have formal phlebotomy training, relevant experience or clinical training, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Summary:

This position is for the Regional Lab/Clinic. Work schedule is M-F between 7A-6P.

The Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist collects blood specimens for laboratory tests on inpatients and outpatients by venipuncture or capillary puncture technique. The Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist performs various clerical tasks to include utilizing the Laboratory Information System for logging, receiving lab specimens and preparing specimens for transport. Clerical responsibilities include answering telephones and providing necessary information to inquirer, printing and attaching cumulative summaries and pathology reports to patient charts, faxing results and accessioning outpatient testing.

Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED
• Formal phlebotomy training in a Medical Assistant Program or other hospital or military based program
• Minimum of 1 year experience; can be substituted for the 6 week certified clinical training program
• Works with computers, printers, multi-line phones.
• Must be knowledgeable of related tests for which blood is drawn, care of blood specimens, and procedures in blood collection.
• Must be aware of type and amount of blood needed for various tests.
• Must be able to perform venipuncture and capillary punctures.
• Must be able to perform a number of clerical and computer-related functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with professional staff and public.
• Must be organized and multi-tasked oriented.

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Part Time

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Keywords:

phlebotomy, blood specimen collection, laboratory assistant, venipuncture, capillary puncture, clinical laboratory, lab information system, patient specimen handling, medical assistant, outpatient laboratory