Essential Functions:
- Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections.
- Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer.
- Responsible for tracking, receiving and finalizing reference lab results.
- Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results.
- Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping.
- Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
- Processes samples with accuracy.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections.
- Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer.
- Responsible for tracking, receiving and finalizing reference lab results.
- Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results.
- Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping.
- Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
- Processes samples with accuracy.
Minimum Education
High School diploma or proof of higher education is required.
High School diploma or proof of higher education is required.
Preferred: Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized program.
Minimum Work Experience
At least one year, full-time laboratory assistant experience in hospital based clinical laboratory required or successful completion of laboratory assistant training.
At least one year, full-time laboratory assistant experience in hospital based clinical laboratory required or successful completion of laboratory assistant training.