Olmsted Medical Center ยท 4 months ago
Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomy
Olmsted Medical Center is committed to providing quality healthcare and a supportive work environment for its employees. They are seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomy to perform phlebotomy and specimen collection, manage patient orders, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards and safety protocols.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture and therapeutic phlebotomy
Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens
Demonstrates proficiency in waived level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology (as applies)
Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed
Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions
Assists with new employee orientation and training
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Preferred
Medical terminology preferred
Computer data entry skills preferred
Phlebotomy experience/certification preferred
Previous laboratory experience preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Adoption Assistance Plan