Lab Technical AsstPhlebotomy 1

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.
phones and insures customer satisfaction. Adds on test requests following establish loaboratory
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:

Requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of one year job-relatedexperience.

Required Skills: 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: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 355

Department: Core Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly