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Laboratory Assistant I - ED

Mohawk Valley Health System

Location
Onsite (UTICA, NY)
Compensation
$19 - $23/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the role

Mohawk Valley Health System is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to collect blood and urine specimens, perform clerical duties, and ensure patient safety and specimen integrity within the clinical laboratory department.

Skills

Phlebotomy Specimen collection Patient identification Venipuncture Capillary blood collection Laboratory registration Clerical functions Customer service Specimen processing Chain of custody protocols Patient care

Full job details

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant I receives patients, correctly identifies patients, obtains blood and urine samples, prepares and packages specimens for transport, performs clerical and registration functions.  Works under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Manager, and Lab Supervisor.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture (capillary) or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed: 
    • from neonates by capillary blood collection techniques; 
    • from pediatric,
    • adolescents, 
    • adult and geriatric patients.
  • Register and order tests on patients as needed following all current procedures completely including, but not limited to, ensuring scripts are scanned into computer system daily. 
  • Instructs patients in collection of urine, sputum, stool specimens.  Accepts these specimens from patients.
  • Follows Chain of Custody specimen collection protocols.
  • Follows correct patient identification procedures.
  • Ensures specimen collection and labeling is complete and accurate. 
  • Provides patient care in a safe, effective and efficient manner, following all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ensures carts and phlebotomy areas are adequately stocked and kept neat and orderly.  Disinfects carts at the end of each shift. 
  • Arranges workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency in areas of phlebotomy and processing as assigned.
  • When assigned, acts as a responsible driver and adheres to all traffic laws.  
  • Uses professional and courteous customer service in all interactions with co-workers, providers, patients.  Remains calm in stressful situations.
  • Perform other duties as required.
     

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Depending on work location, valid driver’s license may be required. 

PREFERRED:

  • 1 year phlebotomy or patient care experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements

PREFERRED:

  • Phlebotomy certification from an accredited program.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id  98809 
Department  CLINICAL LABORATORY 
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked  10.50
FTE 1 
Work Schedule  CWA-UFCSM - 10 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $19 - $23 per hour