LAB ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST - FCC

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist-- FCC

All aspects of Reference Lab functions within the Main Clinic Laboratory; Phlebotomy duties on occasion; may require floating position between various GGC satellite locations but only on rare occasion if necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs phlebotomy procedures with high focus on attention to detail; properly identifying the patient prior to obtaining the specimen and accurate labeling of the specimen.
• Performs EKGs as well as assistance with other laboratory functions.
• Releasing orders from LIS on patients.
• Maintains the necessary precautions to follow bloodborne pathogen guidelines.
• Entering orders on patients in the LIS.
• Monitors and reports equipment functionality to appropriate personnel.
• May assist in orienting new employees or students regarding functions of the department.
• May involve some Medical Assisting duties.
• On occasion, may involve assisting satellite laboratory locations.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications:

• May have 1 or more years of college or vocational or technical school training without a degree or certification AMT, ASCP, NCA or similar certification in phlebotomy helpful but not required.
• Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal relations and effective communication skills
• Must be willing to travel between satellite locations with reliable transportation.
• Experience in phlebotomy is highly preferred.
• Customer service experience highly preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant experience helpful but not required.

Skills:

• Time-Management Advanced
• Teamwork Ability Advanced
• Reliable Transportation Advanced
• Organizational Advanced
• Oral Communication Advanced
• Multi-Tasking Advanced
• Interpersonal Advanced
• Injection Technique Advanced
• Documentation Advanced
• Electronic Medical Record Advanced
• Attention to Detail Advanced
• Telephone Etiquette Advanced
• Phlebotomy Expert
• Patient Care Advanced
• Medical Office Advanced
• Customer Service Advanced
• Computer Intermediate
• Accuracy Advanced

Behaviors:

• Team Player Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Enthusiastic Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

• Self-Starter Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education:

• Required High School or Equivalent or better.
• Preferred Technical/other training or better.

Experience:

• Preferred Medical laboratory experience highly preferred

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