Phlebotomist / Tech Assistant Lab - Main Lab

Memorial Healthcare - Owosso, MI

Owosso, MI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Perform phlebotomy and assist laboratory technicians in performing routine laboratory tests and related duties in the Clinical Laboratory. These duties include: Microbiology set-ups; preparation of solutions; collection of specimens for analysis; distribution of laboratory data; performance of clerical and courier functions. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

Responsibilities

• Collect bacteriological specimens.
• Obtain specimens (blood, urine, other) from inpatients, outpatients, nursing homes and private homes in accordance with policy.
• Distribute samples to appropriate testing areas of laboratory.
• Set up microbiology specimens following prescribed methods and media.
• Distribute laboratory results to appropriate nursing stations and departments.
• Maintain general cleanliness of laboratory.
• Assist with clerical, registration, and courier duties.
• Provide coverage of the satellite phlebotomy drawing stations as needed.
• Assist in training of new employees and students.
• Follow instructions of medical technologists/technicians to expedite result reporting.
• Maintain good public relations with clients.
• Perform special procedures as established by Directors and Supervisors, e.g. set-up and running of instrumentation under supervision of the Technical Staff.
• Perform basic Quality Control, maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare samples for transport to reference labs and enter results for reference lab testing.
• Responsible for the safe handling, tracking and disposal of wastes, sharps and confidential papers.
• Evaluate patients for special procedural needs based on age, sex, cultural values, and psychosocial status.
• Observe patient and employee confidentiality as described by the privacy policies of this institution.
• Take orders for testing utilizing the computer or writing down and verbalizing back for verification.
• Demonstrate job related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology, and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support hospital mission, vision, and value statements, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Courses in chemistry, biology, and medical terminology preferred.
• One year of full-time phlebotomy experience preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred with evidence of capacity to handle responsibility alone and adhere to safety procedures.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver's license with good driving record.
• Proficient in assistant duties, knowledge of chemical and biological hazard procedures, basic knowledge of anatomy, and proficiency in venipuncture and phlebotomy procedures.