Hospital - Clinical Lab Assistant-Senior

Under limited supervision, performs phlebotomy, processes specimens, handles client inquiries, conducts waived testing, contributes to pre-analytic laboratory tasks and assists with bedside procedures.  

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood specimens from patients. 
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during the phlebotomy process. Receive and accession specimens into the laboratory information system (LIS).
•  Prepare and aliquot specimens for various laboratory tests following established protocols. 
• Provide information regarding specimen collection, test requisitions, and laboratory procedures. 
• Address inquiries and concerns, escalating complex issues to the appropriate personnel. 
• Assist in the preparation and setup of laboratory equipment and instruments.
•  Ensure the proper handling and transportation of specimens within the laboratory. 
• Inventories supplies, equipment and requisitions as needed. 
• Provides in-service training and precepts lab assistant. 
• Participates in developing best practices in clinical workflows. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs ability to collaborate with laboratory staff to maintain a clean and organized work environment. 
• Ability to perform waived testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory guidelines.
•  Knowledge of recording and maintaining accurate documentation of waived test results. 
• Ability to verify the accuracy of patient information and specimen labeling.
•  Knowledge of labeling, documenting, and preparing collected specimens for transport to the laboratory. 
• Knowledge of relevant laboratory safety and infection control protocols. 
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems (LIS) is an asset.