NH- Clinical Lab Assistant

Job Description:

Summary
Under the direction of the Specimen Processing Supervisor, the Clinical Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy using various venipuncture techniques to collect blood directly from patients of all ages and is familiar with patient and specimens requirements for these tests; completes a variety of clinical support duties involved in identifying, collecting, receiving, and processing all types of clinical specimens for laboratory analysis, including preparation for transport to outside laboratories; follows all safety, infection control and OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen guidelines.

Education
High school or equivalent (GED).

Certification, Registration & Licensure
None.

Experience
Must have at least one year of Phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting and clinical support experience in specimen processing. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, able to relate well with clients in a professional and compassionate manner, able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment. Ability to perform in emergent or crisis situations.

Responsibilities
Obtains and processes venous and capillary blood samples required for laboratory analysis from patients
of all ages upon request.
Processes clinical specimens for delivery to laboratory departments and for pick-up by reference
laboratories.
Performs all duties within assigned work blocks.
Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.
Assists in the preventative maintenance and disinfection within the Specimen Processing area.
Travels to off-site locations for the purpose of phlebotomy collections.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours
Hours are 4:30 AM - 1 PM Monday - Friday, and every other weekend

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Hours are 1pm - 9:30 pm Monday - Friday, and every other weekend

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Specialty Type:
Medical Laboratory

Sub Specialty:
Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
Cerner

Vacation Coverage Required:
Yes