Job Information
McLaren Thumb Region Laboratory Assistant II in Bad Axe, Michigan
*Laboratory Assistant II Full-Time - Day Shift*
*Position Summary:* Collects and prepares blood samples for laboratory testing.
Enters collections of such specimens in a lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.* *
*Essential Functions and Responsibilities:*
- Uses skin puncture and venipuncture techniques to obtain blood samples.
- Follows defined process in obtaining samples including verifying patient information, labeling specimen vials, and matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
- Disposes of contaminated needles in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
- Disposes of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
- Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into the appropriate system.
Qualifications:
*Required:*
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training courses in an approved program.
Preferred:
- Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOR).
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 24005238
- Daily Work Times: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 72
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes