Medical Laboratory Assistant 1

Job description

Collects and processes blood from individuals of all ages, checks quality of specimen, and assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient and the integrity of the collection. Assists in technical work areas as trained.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Logs in all specimens using approved system.
• Maintains a clean organized working area in a sanitary condition.
• Collects blood specimens from patients of all ages and conditions by use of arterial, capillary or venous collection.
• Maintains and organizes supplies utilizing an inventory system. Logs specimens into laboratory Specimen Log Book as required, receives into computer with all correct data, and delivers to the appropriate areas of the lab for resting.
• Works as specimen processor. Assists other personnel as required in clerical, technical, or courier functions. Assists with care and maintenance of all equipment to include phlebotomy carts.
• All maintenance is recorded appropriately.
• Maintains all required records, reports and statistics as directed, including quality control records. Participates in educational programs and in-services.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Maintains all reference lab specimens and records.
• Prepares all specimens for transport to reference labs.
• Provides customer service by answering phone calls as well as making calls as directed for communication of patient collections and/or testing needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy experience desired, preferably in a hospital or health care setting, but not required.
• Previous experience as a Phlebotomist is preferred.
• Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures.
• Requires ability to work well with others and to function in stressful situations, along with the ability to perform some special skills and operate special equipment.
• Must be friendly and outgoing with all patients or customers.
• Three years phlebotomy experience, preferably in a hospital or health care setting.
• Previous experience with Laboratory Information System.
• Must be certified as a phlebotomist or a laboratory assistant by a nationally recognized certifying agency or, in lieu of certification, five years as a phlebotomist or laboratory assistant.
• Must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle aged, and geriatric) limitations and planned procedures.
• Must be proficient in collection of specimens. Manual dexterity required.
• Must be friendly and outgoing with all patients or customers.