LABORATORY ASSISTANT(PT OR FT)

A PART-TIME or FULL-TIME Lab Assistant position is now open in our Laboratory Department.   40-80 hours per pay period, with a varying Daytime schedule.

Part-Time/Full-Time Benefits Include:

• IPERS
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and sick leave accrual beginning on your first day of employment

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant                              

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization: 

A Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomy, specimen collection, Urine Drug specimen collection, Breath Alcohol Testing, secretarial, clerical and laboratory housekeeping duties.

Reports to:  Laboratory Director/Manager or Laboratory General Supervisor 

Supervises: None 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Collects blood and other specimens skillfully, efficiently, aseptically and safely.   
2. Properly label and process specimens for testing. 
3. Provides laboratory secretarial needs; files reports, mail or fax reports, answers telephone, takes laboratory test orders, and other duties as assigned. 
4. Maintains stock in laboratory drawing areas. 
5. Properly process specimens that are sent out to reference laboratories for testing. 
6. Is responsible for and collects DOT, non-DOT urine drug specimens and Breath Alcohol Testing. 
7. Assist in maintaining department in clean and orderly manner. 
8. Obtain specimens when requested from outside of the hospital. 
9. Maintain a cooperative, team relationship with co-workers 
10. Must observe and demonstrate all aspects of Service of Excellence and Key Service Behaviors 
11. Be proficient in the use of the hospital/laboratory computer system 
12. Able to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team and patients. 
13. Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. 
14. Complies with hospital and laboratory policies. 
15. Performs functions other than described above as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Director/Manager. 

Physical & Mental Requirements: 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS 

TASK 

X 

TASK 

X 

1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

19.

Pushing

X

2.

Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

X

20.

Stooping

X

3.

Light lifting, under 15 lbs.

21.

Climbing stairs

X

4.

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

22.

Climbing ladders

5.

Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

23.

Operating mechanical equipment

X

6.

Light carrying, under 15 lbs.

24.

Operating office equipment

X

7.

Straight pulling

25.

Operating motor vehicle

X

8.

Pulling hand over hand

26.

Ability to see

X

9.

Repeated bending

X

27.

Identify colors

X

10.

Reaching above shoulder

X

28.

Depth perception needed

X

11.

Simple grasping

X

29.

Hearing (with aid)

X

12.

Dual simultaneous grasping

30.

Hearing (without aid)

13.

Walking

X

31.

Ability to write

X

14.

Standing

X

32.

Ability to count

X

15.

Sitting

X

33.

Ability to read

X

16.

Crawling

34.

Other (please specify): Hand Dexterity

X 

17.

Twisting

35.

Other (please specify):

18.

Kneeling

X

36.

Other (please specify):

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

TASK 

X 

TASK 

X 

1.

Outside

X 

13.

Dust

2.

Inside

X

14.

Grease and oils

3.

Travel a) car

X

15.

Solvents

16.

Radiant/electrical energy

b) van

17.

Slippery/uneven walking surfaces

c) bus

18.

Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects

d) plane

19.

Working around moving objects or vehicles

4.

Excessive heat

20.

Working below ground

5.

Excessive cold

21.

Working on ladders or scaffolding

6.

Excessive humidity

22.

Working with hands in water

7.

Excessive dampness/chill

23.

Vibration

8.

Dry atmosphere

24.

Working closely with others

X

9.

Excessive noise/intermittent

25.

Working alone

X

10.

Constant noise

X 

26.

Longer or irregular work hours

X

11.

Silica, asbestos, etc.

27.

Other (please specify):Exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material

X 

12.

Fumes, smoke, gases

28.

Other (please specify): Exposer to sharps, such as needles and lances

X 

29. 

Other (please specify): May be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals 

X 

Minimum educational requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED. 
2. Completion of phlebotomy course or equivalent training and experience, (may be trained in-house). 
3. Certified in DOT urine drug collection and Breath Alcohol testing (may become certified after hire). 
4. Valid driver’s license. 

 Work environment:

1.  Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The employee must comply with the OSHA Exposure Control Plan, utilizing Universal Precautions.
2. The employee is subject to exposure to sharps, such as needles and lances. 
3. The employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals. The employee must comply with the laboratories Chemical Hygiene Plan.
4. The employee is subject to normal, climate-controlled environment (modern clinical laboratory).
5. The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions, traveling to nursing homes, etc. to draw blood
6. Schedules are subject to change as needed   

 Acknowledgement 

I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.