Laboratory Aide

Job Description

• Registers patient; and accepts, verifies, logs, examines, sorts, aliquots, prepares and distribute/stores specimens in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Enters or reports lab results per procedures. Maintains operating supply levels and work areas. Performs phlebotomy, as needed. Job Responsibility
• Registers patients following proper coding procedures.
• Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System.
• Verifies collection lists.
• Logs test orders.
• Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes.
• Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions. Documents necessary information.
• Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed Places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks.
• Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting.
• Measures 24-hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered tests.
• Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems.
• Delivers specimens to appropriate areas.
• Draws blood from patients.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies.
• Enters reference lab results.
• Notifies physician (or appropriate personnel) of critical values and documents notification.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows established safety and infection control procedures. \
• May transport specimens, reports or supplies between various offsite locations. Performs related duties as required. *ADA Essential Functions PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent sitting, bending, standing, walking, carrying of small objects. Occasional pushing, stooping, stretching, pulling, lifting (objects 5 to 10 lbs) Job Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Minimum of one (1) year related experience including Phlebotomy skills and Laboratory procedures. Adult & Pediatric Phlebotomy experience preferred. Straight needle experience strongly preferred.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).