LAB ASSISTANT - UFCW - Mason Health

Lab Assistant: This 1.0FTE/Full-time position is scheduled to work 10-HR variable shifts and is UFCW represented.

Compensation: Non-exempt, $19.42/HR-$31.65/HR

Benefits:

Mason Health provides an excellent benefit package to Part-time and Full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement/ Deferred Compensation plans

 Mason Health will make employer contributions of 8% of your compensation for each pay period that you contribute at least 5% of your compensation.

• Paid Time Off, accrue up to 8 hours of PTO per bi-weekly pay period
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health & Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Optional or elective benefits include:

• Flexible Spending Account
• Short & Long term disability insurance

Job Summary:
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for accurate and efficient specimen procurement, specimen processing, and specimen distribution including collecting, preparing specimens for testing, and distribution of blood and other body fluid samples. Laboratory Assistants provide patient and client services and perform other clerical duties.

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assess patients prior to obtaining a blood sample (diet, medications). Follows the laboratory’s procedures for collecting samples for testing. Identify patients/clients properly and label specimens correctly.
2. Collect timed tests (fasting, glucose tolerance, and therapeutic drugs) according to established protocols.
3. Obtain blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate techniques. Maintain the integrity of the specimen in relation to the tests to be performed. . Collect urine drug screens according to chain of custody protocols. Administer Breath Alcohol Test. Obtain Legal Blood Alcohol samples. Perform therapeutic phlebotomies.
4. Maintain the integrity of the specimen in relation to the tests to be performed. Use correct preservatives for specimen collection. Provide post-collection care to the patient. Assess patient problems related to a venipuncture and be able to provide or seek appropriate help. Instruct patients and other health care professionals in proper collection, transport, and handling of specimens.
5. Centrifuge the specimens and prepare aliquots or components of specimens according to the specifications of the test to be performed. Correlate proper specimen collection to the accuracy of specimen analysis. Adhere to test specific special handling techniques. Consult with technologists and technicians in determining the integrity of a sample. Assess specimen issues and find the appropriate resolution.
6. Perform computer functions related to client services, order entry and specimen distribution processes. Prepare paperwork and samples to be sent to reference laboratories. Perform clerical work such as record keeping, filing, delivering and mailing reports. Perform client service functions such as  answering phones, assisting other healthcare professionals and patients with lab related questions, faxing reports, giving verbal reports.
7. Collects samples from patients in a variety of settings, including provider offices, outpatient draw stations, emergency triage, surgery, and inpatient rooms.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or equivalent. Keyboarding skills required.
2. Completion of accredited Phlebotomy program and MA-P licensure. Individuals hired have 6 months from the date of hire to become licensed.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

1. Valid Driver’s License preferred.