Lab Assistant (PRN)

Essential Functions

• Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections.
• Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer.
• Responsible for tracking, receiving and finalizing reference lab results.
• Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results.
• Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping.
• Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
• Processes samples with accuracy.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Performs phlebotomy functions including collecting and processing venipuncture and fingerstick specimen collections.
• Responsible for correctly marking, transcribing, and checking lab orders and the data entry into the lab computer.
• Responsible for tracking, receiving and finalizing reference lab results.
• Reports test results following protocols, alerting physicians and/or nurses immediately about critical results.
• Ensures specimen integrity and good laboratory practice in collecting specimens and in ensuring appropriate sampling and record keeping.
• Maintains equipment, instruments, and supplies as needed.
• Processes samples with accuracy.
  
  

Minimum Education

High School diploma or proof of higher education is required.

Minimum Work Experience

At least one-year, full-time laboratory assistant experience in hospital based clinical laboratory required or successful completion of laboratory assistant training.

Minimum Education

Phlebotomy certification through a nationally recognized program may be completed as an additional certification for this position.