Laboratory Technical Assistant
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McLaren Health Care is hiring a Laboratory Technical Assistant. The Laboratory Technical Assistant performs specimen collection by phlebotomy, obtains additional specimens, enters pathology data, prepares and stains cytology specimens, and supports laboratory tasks under supervision, ensuring safety, compliance, and proper handling.
Key focus areas include Perform proper specimen collection including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation, processing, transportation, and storage of specimens, Collect, verify, and process patient registration data and test order entry into hospital and laboratory information systems, and Process specimens according to established guidelines.
Important skills include Specimen Collection, Patient Registration Data Processing, Test Order/Entry, ABN Compliance, Specimen Processing, and Maintaining Safe And Clean Working Environment. Preferred (not required): Drawing Blood and Phlebotomy Training.
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Full job description
Laboratory Technical Assistant
Michigan, Mount Clemens (https://careers.mclaren.org/jobs/37235/other-jobs-matching/location-only)
Service/Support
McLaren Macomb
26004178 Requisition #
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Department: Reference Lab
Hours per pay period:80
Schedule:8:00am to 4:30pm
Position 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:
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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.
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Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.
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Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
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Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
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Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
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Certified as a phlebotomy technician.
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Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
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Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Additional Information
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Schedule: Full-time
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Requisition ID: 26004178
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Daily Work Times: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Hours Per Pay Period: 80
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On Call: No
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Weekends: Yes
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