Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Lab Assistants are responsible for duties that may include: patient intake order management, specimen collection, specimen flow, point-of-care testing, and assisting scientists, technologists or technicians in clinical areas as directed.

Hours vary

Pay based on experience starting at $16.94

Responsibilities

Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies., Evaluates orders to perform appropriate specimen collection per providers' orders. Checks orders for accuracy., Instruct patients on the proper way to collect specimens., Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations on every shift, and empties sharps disposal containers., Monitors pending collection log and handles any unresolved specimen issues. Communicates with other shifts about pending specimens needing collected., Order lab tests accurately in the lab program., Performs phlebotomy techniques via venipuncture and capillary puncture using appropriate procedures and supplies including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements., Performs specimen procurement and receives specimens collected., Takes inventory and re-stocks phlebotomy trays, chairs and cabinets, and orders supplies as needed. Assists in putting away supplies when orders are received., Utilizes safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including verbal interaction with patients to validate and verify accuracy of information. Assist registration in verifying and correcting patient information.

Requirements

High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$16.94 - $26.26

Pay based on experience