Laboratory Support Tech II

Job Description

Location

University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Cambridge

715 Cambridge Marketplace Blvd.

Cambridge, MD 21613

Schedule

6:30am -3 pm, 7am - 3:30p, 8am - 4:30pm

Overview

Under direct supervision, collects blood samples by performing venipunctures or finger or heel sticks on patients. Checks the quality of blood and assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of the patient, following established standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Obtains venous and/or capillary blood specimens according to established procedures.

Utilizes a computerized system for logging and tracking specimen collection and patient information. Properly identifies and labels specimens for processing, delivery and storage.

Performs accurate and complete order entry and performs order checking of requisitions for proper data entry.

Monitors pending work and resolves specimen issues as needed.

Performs inventory and ordering of supplies, including requisitions for distribution to clients. Rotates stock to ensure outdating does not occur.