Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomist

Company: McLaren Health Care
Location: Flint
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

About UsMcLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. The McLaren system includes 14 hospitals in Michigan and Ohio, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan's largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.Laboratory Technical Assistant - Phlebotomist Michigan, FlintService/SupportMcLaren Flint ? ? ?23002026 Requisition #Job Title: Lab Technical Assistant - PhlebotomistDepartment: LaboratoryShift: DaysDaily Work Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Scheduled Hours per Pay: 80Position Summary:Performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations. In addition, obtains other specimens when indicated, and instructs patients in the collection of specimens as necessary. May be required to enter pathology specimens into various computerized information systems along with the preparation and staining of cytology specimens. Performs tasks in all laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Cytotechnologists or other designated laboratory personnel and has appropriate knowledge and training of those areas to be able to function as necessary.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Performs proper specimen collection [blood and non-blood], including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.Processes specimens according to established guidelines.Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).Required:High School diploma or equivalentPreferred:Certified as a phlebotomy technician.Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/VeteransWe are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.Per Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, all McLaren employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19 by January 4, 2022. The regulation permits exemptions for employees with qualified medical disabilities or religious beliefs.Equal Opportunity EmployerMcLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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