Laboratory Assistant

About The Role

Coordinates and performs tasks in several areas of the clinical laboratory including but not limited to phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived laboratory testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Commits to the mission, vision, and beliefs and consistently demonstrates core values.
• Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical, and procedural changes.
• Performs blood collection from adult, children, and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique.
• Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics.
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information, including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.
• Responsible for specimen receiving and handling for in-house and reference laboratory testing, which includes the use of centrifuges.
• Under the supervision of technical staff, performs waived laboratory testing.
• Assists with pre-analytical processes to include preparation for various testing.
• Reviews Outpatient Requisitions for accurate/appropriate laboratory orders.
• Responsible for supply and equipment inventory and ordering to ensure department areas are properly supplied.
• Participates in departmental proficiency testing as assigned.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains department equipment and surfaces as needed.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and department projects as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduation from a high school or equivalency – required.
• Completion of a basic or advanced phlebotomy program – preferred.
• Experience in performing various phlebotomy procedures – preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) – required within 3 months of hire.
• Per leader’s discretion – if assigned to drive Bryan-owned vehicles – valid driver’s license and verification and maintenance of responsible driving record per facility standards required.