Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy; Part-Time

Lab Assistant – Phlebotomy (Part-Time)

This position supports phlebotomy, outreach, and processing functions within the laboratory. Responsibilities include patient intake, order management, specimen collection, specimen flow, point‑of‑care testing, and assisting laboratory staff.

• Assists in putting away supplies delivered to work areas by Materials Management.
• Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies.
• Collects urine and/or alcohol for non‑chain‑of‑custody drug screen testing.
• Communicates with other shifts about pending specimens needing collection.
• Evaluates orders to perform appropriate specimen collection per providers’ orders.
• Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations each shift, and empties sharps disposal containers.
• Performs phlebotomy techniques – via venipuncture and capillary puncture – using appropriate procedures and supplies including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements.
• Prioritizes draws by date and time of specimen collection.
• Researches and assists with problem‑solving regarding specimens and lab results.
• Routinely prints unreceived specimen collection lists and handles any unresolved specimen issues.
• Takes inventory and re‑stocks phlebotomy trays, chairs and cabinets, and lists the supplies that need to be reordered.
• Utilizes safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including handheld phlebotomy scanners and/or verbal interaction with patients to validate and verify accuracy of information.

• High School Diploma.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Part‑time, 24 hours per week required.
• 1st shift work.

Hourly rate starting at $17.79 with a $500 sign‑on bonus. Estimated compensation range $17.79 – $27.57 per hour based on experience.