Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Outpatient - Sheffield Lab Services

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Outpatient - Sheffield Lab Services

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Shift/Schedule:

• Part Time - Scheduled for 24 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - Days/Afternoons (8am-4:30pm)
• No Weekends or Holidays

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, patient registration, order entry, result look-up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Essential Job Functions

•             Performs specimen collection procedures

•             Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids

•             Enters orders

•             Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples

•             Generates reports

•             Registers patients

•             Provides basic customer service

•             Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies

•             When staffed in Microbiology department, culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.

•             Phlebotomist duties may be needed.

Licensing/Certification

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Education

High School/GED (required)

Work Experience

1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Training

Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Skills

Active Listening

Ability to discern the thinking of others

Service Orientation

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Coordination

Organization

Time Management

Basic computer skills and data entry

Compassion

Specimen Collection

Draws blood

Sample analysis

Phlebotomy Collection Software

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

Other:  Intermittent exposure to fume