Laboratory Aide

Job Description Registers patient; and accepts, verifies, logs, examines, sorts, aliquots, prepares and distribute/stores specimens in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Enters or reports lab results per procedures. Maintains operating supply levels and work areas. Performs phlebotomy, as needed. Job Responsibility

• * Registers patients following proper coding procedures.
• * Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System.
• * Verifies collection lists.
• * Logs test orders.
• * Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes.
• * Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions.

Documents necessary information. * * Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed Places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks.

• * Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting.
• * Measures 24-hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered

tests.

• * Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems.
• * Delivers specimens to appropriate areas.
• * Draws blood from patients.
• * Maintains proper levels of supplies.
• * Enters reference lab results.
• * Notifies physician (or appropriate personnel) of critical values and

documents notification. * * Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows established safety and infection control procedures. \ * * May transport specimens, reports or supplies between various offsite locations.

• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent sitting, bending, standing, walking, carrying of small objects. Occasional pushing, stooping, stretching, pulling, lifting (objects 5 to 10 lbs) Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience including Phlebotomy skills and

Laboratory procedures.

• Various locations
• Adult and Pediatric Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).