Lab Technical Asst/Phlebotomy 1 - PRN - Day/Eve
Lab Technical Asst/Phlebotomy 1 - PRN - Day/Eve
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Description
Summary:
Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures) assists technical staff in preparing specimensand equipment for patient testing. Maintains proper inventory of reagents and controlmaterials. Performs clerical functions associated with accessioning result reportingreferred testing and customer service.
Responsibilities:
patient communicates process to patient and collects specimens from patients for subsequent lab
analysis in accordance with approved techniques and observes Universal Precautions. Delivers samples to the
appropriate lab. Logs samples in the Lab LIS.
specimen integrity while performing specimen accessioning and processing using established handling
labeling and processing procedures. Where applicable maintains daily operation of the front end automation
system (MPA); i.e. loading caps aliquot tubes and other system function checks as determined. Loads
samples received on the MPA.
specimens for dispatch to reference laboratory or intralaboratory monitors send-out pending test
list/specimen manifest and enters send-out results into the laboratory information system. Processes stains
and cover slips slide where applicable.
control material performs preventive maintenance (i.e. thermometer calibration etc.) completes
maintenance logs and performs instrument quality control oversees refrigerator and freezer temperature
recording etc.
phlebotomy according to established policy and procedure using a PDA whenever applicable.
reagent inventory labels and stores reagents appropriately dating when received opened and
when expires and stores appropriately.
specimens slides and reports for easy retrieval and discards specimen at proper intervals.
8. Answers phones and insures customer satisfaction. Adds on test requests following establish laboratory
protocol for Add-On Requests.
supplies in work area as needed.
well with other staff members to ensure excellent customer service and appropriate follow-up.
all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Minimum 1 year of experience as Phlebotomist
- Strong phlebotomy skills. Organizational and customer service skills. Data entry.
Criteria Desired: Phlebotomy Certification preferred not required.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 477
Department: Lab General NMH
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly
Employment Type
Gig
