Phlebotomy Lab Assistant, Per Diem

Summary
Under close supervision of a qualified Medical Technologist, assist with preparation of specimens and processing (e.g.
centrifugation) of routine tests including urinalysis, hematology, and in some instances clinical chemistry.
Key Responsibilities
* Blood specimens are collected by venipuncture on geriatric, adults, children, and infants addressing their age specific needs and per phlebotomy standards.
* Outstanding Phlebotomy draws are checked regularly and completed to meet expected time frames.
* Technical duties are completed per laboratory guidelines, including cleaning equipment, maintaining inventory, and assisting with faxes and reports as needed.
* Assists in Clerical/Administrative duties e.g.
answering calls, making reports, etc.
to meet department needs.
* Patient test specimens (LIS) are received and barcode labels are generated and specimens are labeled per department standards.
* Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
* PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Education/Degree
Required
* High School diploma required
Experience
Required
* One year Clinical Internship/ on the job training in a clinical or hospital laboratory required.
Preferred
* One to two years phlebotomy experience preferred
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g.
computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.
)
Required
* Phlebotomy course training in a State approved institution required.
* Computer proficiency required.
Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.