LAB Medical Assistant

Duties:

Performs venous and capillary blood draw for the laboratory testing from the hospital in- and out-patients.

Demonstrates excellent phlebotomy skills.

Evaluates specimens to determine suitability for testing.  

Performs EKG and EEG testing.

Select, assemble, check for proper function and operation of equipment for use in measurement of brain/heart activity

Ensures that critical EKG readings are read immediately by the attending, House or ED physician.

Assists supervisor to provide technical instructions and training of new hired personnel in techniques, computer system usage, and organization of work.

Evaluates specimens and test orders for acceptability and determines rejections according to established guidelines; accessions specimens with accuracy

Labels specimens properly, aliquots samples as required and obtains/distributes to proper departmental section.

Reviews quantities and expiration dates of all supplies; monitors inventory of all supplies on a regular basis; notify supervisor to order supplies as needed; stores supplies received and maintains a clean and orderly storeroom.

Prepares specimens for reference labs; obtains results from reference labs as needed and ensures the testing results delivered to physicians.

Performs all activities related to send-out specimens; resolves issues with reference labs.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent education required.

Medical Assistant certification required. Health care certification (i.e. Lab Assistant, Phlebotomist) or prior laboratory or healthcare experience desired.

EKG/ phlebotomy skills required.

Previous Phlebotomy/Lab Experience

Degrees from foreign institutions will require credential equivalency evaluation