Position Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant contributes to the implementation of the plan of care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Safely performs all skills of phlebotomy and glucose meter testing.
• Handles and processes all specimens going to the reference laboratory including entering orders in the reference computer.
• Understands the handling of routine, timed and stat collection.
• Assists patients in explaining proper collection of special procedures and handing out instruction sheets.   
• Collects and handles drug screen collection and Breath Alcohol testing for employment required by the Department of Transportation. 

Education:

High school education or equivalent.

Experience:

Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Phlebotomy Technician certification preferred.

Physical/Work Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. 

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.