Laboratory Technical Assistant

1. →Performs proper specimen collection [blood and non-blood], including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.
2. →Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
3. →Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
4. →Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
5. →Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
6. →Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
7. →Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
8. →Orients and/or trains new staff. 
9. →Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.
10. →Answer telephone calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports and provides test results as applicable.  
11. →Performs therapeutic phlebotomies. 
12. →Dispatch and manage specimens and slides for consults, referrals, and other requests.  Creates appropriate transport lists for tracking. 
13. →Performs other related duties as required and directed. 

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: 

• Certified as a phlebotomy technician.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.

• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

   

   

   

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