LABORATORY ASSISTANT(PT OR FT)

A PART-TIME or FULL-TIME Lab Assistant position is now open in our Laboratory Department.   40-80 hours per pay period, with a varying Daytime schedule.

Part-Time/Full-Time Benefits Include:

• IPERS
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and sick leave accrual beginning on your first day of employment

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant                              

Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization: 

A Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomy, specimen collection, Urine Drug specimen collection, Breath Alcohol Testing, secretarial, clerical and laboratory housekeeping duties.

Reports to:  Laboratory Director/Manager or Laboratory General Supervisor 

Supervises: None 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Collects blood and other specimens skillfully, efficiently, aseptically and safely.   
2. Properly label and process specimens for testing. 
3. Provides laboratory secretarial needs; files reports, mail or fax reports, answers telephone, takes laboratory test orders, and other duties as assigned. 
4. Maintains stock in laboratory drawing areas. 
5. Properly process specimens that are sent out to reference laboratories for testing. 
6. Is responsible for and collects DOT, non-DOT urine drug specimens and Breath Alcohol Testing. 
7. Assist in maintaining department in clean and orderly manner. 
8. Obtain specimens when requested from outside of the hospital. 
9. Maintain a cooperative, team relationship with co-workers 
10. Must observe and demonstrate all aspects of Service of Excellence and Key Service Behaviors 
11. Be proficient in the use of the hospital/laboratory computer system 
12. Able to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team and patients. 
13. Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. 
14. Complies with hospital and laboratory policies. 
15. Performs functions other than described above as deemed necessary by the Laboratory Director/Manager. 

Physical & Mental Requirements: 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS 

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

Minimum educational requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED. 
2. Completion of phlebotomy course or equivalent training and experience, (may be trained in-house). 
3. Certified in DOT urine drug collection and Breath Alcohol testing (may become certified after hire). 
4. Valid driver’s license. 

 Work environment:

1.  Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The employee must comply with the OSHA Exposure Control Plan, utilizing Universal Precautions.
2. The employee is subject to exposure to sharps, such as needles and lances. 
3. The employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals. The employee must comply with the laboratories Chemical Hygiene Plan.
4. The employee is subject to normal, climate-controlled environment (modern clinical laboratory).
5. The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions, traveling to nursing homes, etc. to draw blood
6. Schedules are subject to change as needed   

 Acknowledgement 

I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.