Hospital - Clinical Lab Assistant Senior (Morning hours/Float)

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

HOURS: 4:00AM-12:30 Monday-Friday one weekend a month is required and rotating holidays. Willing to float between MSRH and MCC as needed. 

• 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.  

 EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a certified phlebotomy program is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years' experience in phlebotomy and specimen processing within a clinical laboratory setting.