Lab Support Technician

Job Description

Collects patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy.  Documents receipt of patient samples in Lab Information System (LIS) and prepares them for analysis.

• Shift Details: Wednesday and Thursday 630am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 12pm
• Collects patient specimens in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Correlates patient samples to provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR.    
• Performs and reports Point of Care laboratory testing as required.  
• Uses education and experience to identify and resolve patient circumstances that might interfere with accurate sample collection.  
• Communicates effectively with nursing and unit staff to relay information concerning patient collections.