Under direct supervision, performs clinical laboratory procedures and test using manual and automated equipment. Maintains required records and data. Assists laboratory technician and medical technologists.
Essential Functions:
- Obtains laboratory specimens such as blood, urine, and sputum directly from patient
- Using centrifuge, separates plasma or serum from whole blood; checks specimen acceptability for testing; labels, distributes, and stores samples appropriately; measures/weighs appropriate samples; provides information to technicians and technologists to be used in further laboratory testing
- Maintains and operates equipment such as centrifuges used to prepare samples for testing; keeps quality control maintenance charts on such equipment as well as refrigerators and freezers within department; tends automatic equipment as appropriate to prepare specimens for analytical testing
- Inoculates bacteriological specimens on culture media; prepares smears for staining
- Performs input of data via computer CRT/keyboard; handles inquiries on laboratory specimen requirements and handling; keeps detailed records of all tests performed; reports laboratory findings to authorized persons
- Assists in transporting items between laboratory, clinic and hospital locations; maintains packing/shipping training and certification as appropriate to remain in compliance with applicable regulations
- Performs authorized (e.g., CLIA waived) tests in various areas such as serology, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, histology and cytology using standard techniques and equipment as needed; (All tests performed must be certified and verified by supervisor or designee of assigned department as needed)
- Performs bleeding time test under direct supervision
- Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and instruments; maintains laboratory stock of supplies and chemicals
- Keeps work area neat and clean
- Maintains customer focus; demonstrates principles of service excellence in all activities
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Three months experience in clinical laboratory setting.
- Current Adult Heartsaver AED CPR or Adult CPR/AED certification (within six months of hire).
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, customer service, oral communication, teamwork, and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Phlebotomy training.
- Post high school coursework in biology, chemistry or related science.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Certified Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist (CLPlb) by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA).
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.