Laboratory Assistant

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing, and processing biological specimens. Assists in clerical duties, running POCT, and packing or unpacking supplies.

Full-time, benefited position working 72 hours every two week pay period. Days of work are Monday - Friday with variable hours. Working every 4th weekend, no holidays, and no call.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collects venous and capillary blood specimens according to laboratory protocol.
• Maintains phlebotomy tray and work area to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Provides appropriate laboratory services and care to the following age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This care will be delivered in accordance with established standards of performance.
• Assists with inventory and receiving supplies.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing patient reports and maintaining statistics for workload recording units.
• Processes specimens to be performed in-house or sent out to reference laboratories.
• Responsible for maintaining interpersonal skills, initiative, and attitude.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Performs urine drug screens with certification provided.
• Performs breath alcohol testing and draws legal blood alcohols with certification provided.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies.
• Adheres to hospital/department exposure control policies and safety policies.