Laboratory Assistant I / Phlebotomist - Full Time - Days

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Director of Laboratory and Laboratory Supervisor, receives patients, correctly identifies patients, collects specimens from patients, transports specimens, performs clerical functions, and assists technical personnel with assigned non-technical tasks.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture (capillary) or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed:  (LAI044, LAI050, LAI045, LAI476)
  • from neonates by capillary blood collection techniques;
  • from pediatric,
  • adolescents,
  • adult and geriatric patients

• Instructs patients in collection of urine, sputum, stool specimens.  Accepts these specimens from patients and verifies labeling is complete and accurate
• Follows Chain of Custody specimen collection protocols
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Phlebotomy work experience or phlebotomy course 

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id  93486 
Department  CLINICAL LABORATORY 
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked  8.50
FTE 1 
Work Schedule  CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $17.77 - $22.22 Per Hour