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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient Testing:

Performs waived patient testing

General Laboratory:

Performs daily temperature checks, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, and quality control for waived tests performed
Notifies appropriate testing staff when expected quality control values are not achieved or quality control ranges are exceeded
Ensure department supplies are appropriately stocked and available

Specimen Collection:

Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP
Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient
Labels aliquots using at least two patient identifiers

Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary

Responds to applicable code teams as needed

Adherence to blood and body fluid universal special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies

Workload Management:

Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collection

Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections

Monitors expected list for pending lab test
Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills
Must work weekends and holidays as assigned

Inventory Management:

Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates
Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming
Stocks supplies when deliveries are received
Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift

Specimen Handling and Receipt:

Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurate

Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section.

Quality Assurance Related Duties:

Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Previous lab assistant experience preferred.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Accurately complete, maintain patient documents and records.
Understand and follow specific clinical protocol and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
Color Discrimination - Yes
Depth Perception - Minimal
Hearing - Minimal

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
Radiation - Not Anticipated
Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated
Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes
Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes
Adult (16 and up): Yes

ADDENDUM TO LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

For University Medical Center:

American Heart Association BLS-HCP is required if assigned to Client Services/phlebotomy.

Addendum Issue Date: 10/27/2025

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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