Laboratory Tech Assistant – MHG00-McLaren Homecare Group – Flint, MI

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs clerical support, technical and non-technical procedures to obtain, receive, process and submit patient specimens for testing. This may include registering patients, ordering testing, checking for accuracy and forwarding accessioned specimens; performing basic specimen processing and laboratory testing procedures under appropriate supervision; performing receptionist and clerical support functions; blood collection and processing of blood specimens; assisting medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests and/or maintaining laboratory equipment and records.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Performs proper specimen collection [blood and non-blood], including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.

2. Performs accurately each test method and proper instrument use. Demonstrates an awareness of factors that influence test results.

3. Assesses and verifies the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Diploma/certificate from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.
• Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC).
• One year of experience in specimen collection (i.e. phlebotomy), specimen processing and distribution, or providing clerical assistance in a laboratory setting.