Lab Assistant​/Phlebotomist - Sheboygan Area - PRN - Sheboygan, WI

Lab Assistant

This position is PRN and we will work as needed.

The Lab Assistant is responsible for supporting laboratory operations by performing phlebotomy on patients, maintaining lab equipment, processing specimens, performing tests and quality control, and ensuring lab safety protocols are followed. This role reports to the lab leader.

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on adult, neonatal and pediatric patients according to established protocol. Identify and label specimens. Assist in care of patient prior to, during, and after collection.
• Check-in patients and verify that all necessary information is accurate and complete while processing the test orders in the computer system, utilizing both Epic and Laboratory Information System according to laboratory protocol.
• Instruct patients in all urine, stool, and other bodily fluid collection procedures and testing requirements and obtain and process urine specimen for drug screening.
• Prepare equipment to efficiently collect blood products and clean and maintain equipment in work area. Inventory supplies for re-order and routinely stock supplies.
• Answer telephones, maintain logs, create files, maintain inventories of supplies. Order entry in the laboratory information system.

• High School Diploma and/or GED Required

• Ability to become and maintain proficiency in the computer systems.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers of the lab. Communicate in a manner that promotes clinic and laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable experience for the patient.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of accuracy.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, appropriately prioritize tasks, and hold strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and interpret state and federal laws and regulations and stay updated with federal regulatory changes.
• Knowledge of all routine container and minimum volumes required for specimen collection.
• Ability to answer the telephone in a pleasant, timely and helpful manner.

• CPR/Basic Life support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program Required

• Sit - Rarely
• Stand - Constantly
• Walk - Frequently
• Drive - Rarely
• Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
• Bend (Neck) - Frequently
• Bend (Waist) - Occasionally
• Squat - Occasionally
• Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally
• Twist/Turn (Waist) - Rarely
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.
  
  - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Push/Pull up to 10 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Push/Pull 11-25 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Push/Pull 26-35 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Push/Pull 36-50 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Push/Pull 51-75 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Push/Pull 76-100 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Push/Pull > 100 lbs.
  
  - Rarely
• Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently
• Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly
• Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
• Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
• Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Occasionally
• Hazards - Occasionally

• 5%

• Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
• Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly

• Color Discrimination - Constantly
• Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
• Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

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