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.  

Schedule: Night shift - Monday thru Friday 8:00pm-4:30am plus every other weekend and every other major holiday

• 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.
• Places orders, inventories supplies, equipment and requisitions as needed.
• Provides in-service training and precepts lab assistants and phlebotomists.
• 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 GED is required.
• Completion of a certified phlebotomy program is preferred.