Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Lab Assistant
Lab Assistants are responsible for duties that may include: patient intake order management, specimen collection, specimen flow, point-of-care testing, and assisting scientists, technologists or technicians in clinical areas as directed. 3 x 12 hour shifts or 4 x 10 hour shifts (your preference) starting at approx. 5:00pm Pay based on experience starting at $16.94 per hour Responsibilities: Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies. Evaluates orders to perform appropriate specimen collection per providers' orders. Checks orders for accuracy. Instructs patients on the proper way to collect specimens. Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations on every shift, and empties sharps disposal containers. Monitors pending collection log and handles any unresolved specimen issues. Communicates with other shifts about pending specimens needing collected. Orders lab tests accurately in the lab program. Performs phlebotomy techniques
via venipuncture and capillary puncture
using appropriate procedures and supplies including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements. Performs specimen procurement and receives specimens collected. Takes inventory and re-stocks phlebotomy trays, chairs and cabinets, and orders supplies as needed. Assists in putting away supplies when orders are received. Utilizes safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including verbal interaction with patients to validate and verify accuracy of information. Assists registration in verifying and correcting patient information. Requirements: High School (Required) BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Compensation: Estimated Compensation Range $16.94 - $26.26 Pay based on experience
Lab Assistants are responsible for duties that may include: patient intake order management, specimen collection, specimen flow, point-of-care testing, and assisting scientists, technologists or technicians in clinical areas as directed. 3 x 12 hour shifts or 4 x 10 hour shifts (your preference) starting at approx. 5:00pm Pay based on experience starting at $16.94 per hour Responsibilities: Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies. Evaluates orders to perform appropriate specimen collection per providers' orders. Checks orders for accuracy. Instructs patients on the proper way to collect specimens. Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations on every shift, and empties sharps disposal containers. Monitors pending collection log and handles any unresolved specimen issues. Communicates with other shifts about pending specimens needing collected. Orders lab tests accurately in the lab program. Performs phlebotomy techniques
via venipuncture and capillary puncture
using appropriate procedures and supplies including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements. Performs specimen procurement and receives specimens collected. Takes inventory and re-stocks phlebotomy trays, chairs and cabinets, and orders supplies as needed. Assists in putting away supplies when orders are received. Utilizes safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including verbal interaction with patients to validate and verify accuracy of information. Assists registration in verifying and correcting patient information. Requirements: High School (Required) BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Compensation: Estimated Compensation Range $16.94 - $26.26 Pay based on experience