Phlebotomist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Assemble equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures. Verify or record identity of patient or donor. Draw and collect blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood. Send specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Maintain proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists. Identify problems which may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and take appropriate action, including supervisor notification. Job Requirements Required High School Graduate, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days Preferred Vocational School Grad Graduate from accredited Phlebotomy training program and 1 year related experience, upon hire Certified Phlebotomy Technician, upon hire #J-18808-Ljbffr