Phlebotomist - Laboratory Assistant

Summary:

The Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant collects blood specimens for laboratory tests on inpatients and outpatients by venipuncture or capillary puncture technique. The Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant performs various clerical tasks to include utilizing the Laboratory Information System for logging, receiving lab specimens and preparing specimens for transport. Clerical responsibilities include answering telephones and providing necessary information to inquirer, printing and attaching cumulative summaries and pathology reports to patient charts, faxing results and accessioning outpatient testing.

Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• Formal phlebotomy training in a Medical Assistant Program or other hospital or military based program required
• Minimum of Six (6) months of full time phlebotomy experience preferred; more than one year of experience is highly preferred, preferably in a hospital setting.

Work Type: 

Per Diem As Needed