Phlebotomist\Lab Assistant

Hiring Range = $17.50 - 18.95\hour 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Phlebotomist\Lab Assistant General Description
The Phlebotomist\Lab Assistant collects blood and other specimens, processes and labels samples, and manages clerical tasks to support the lab operations. 

Mission & Value Statements 
The mission of Salina Family Healthcare Center is to serve our community at the crossroads of compassionate healthcare and professional education. 

Salina Family Healthcare Center is guided by the following fundamental values:

• Excellence;
• Innovation;
• Access;
• Teamwork;
• Equal dignity; 
• Education;
• Ethics & integrity;
• Patient-centered. 

Phlebotomist\Lab Assistant Essential Duties

1. Collect laboratory specimens by performing venipunctures or finger sticks on patients. May assist nursing staff or physicians in collection of other specimens for testing.
2. Place orders into Laboratory Information System.
3. Send out drug testing by urinalysis or blood and complete forms and properly package specimens for shipment by Fed Ex.
4. Collect in-house 12-Drug Panels.
5. Enter and complete paper and electronic orders via Athena Health into Orchard.
6. Perform accessioning of patient specimens for testing and send out. This includes:  logging in specimens on daily laboratory log, operating the centrifuge and aliquoting specimens.
   
7. Performs patient testing, QC and Proficiency testing on the following instruments and test kits:  Freestyle Precision Point of Care Glucose Meter, Rapid Strep, Rapid Flu A & B, Rapid Covid, Rapid RSV, and iFOB.
   
8. Prepare outgoing tests for reference laboratory.
9. Ensure that physicians review laboratory results by appropriately routing patient test results.
10. Perform daily cleaning and disinfecting in draw station.
11. Maintain draw room in a neat and orderly fashion.
12. Assure that draw room is stocked at all times and maintain adequate stock inventory.
13. Inventory stock and supplies and prepare order sheet for downstairs lab staff to order the supplies.
14. Participate in professional development activities and continuing education as required.
15. Maintain confidentiality of patient’s medical records.
    

Phlebotomist\Lab Assistant Skills Required

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the public. 
2. Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations. 
3. Excellent customer service skills and ability to effectively and respectfully interact with others. 
4. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and prioritize workload.  
5. Ability to work independently and use good judgement. 
6. Ability to follow written protocols and procedures. 
7. Knowledge of standard office machines. 

Phlebotomist\Lab Assistant Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED;
2. 1 year experience in a medical and\or lab environment (not required but is beneficial);
3. Phlebotomy certification is preferred, but not required;
4. Must have and maintain CPR certification;
5. Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient and employee-base.

To see the full job description, please email careers@salinahealth.org with your requests.