Job Summary:

Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269, receives and processes specimens and performs clerical tasks under general supervision of a licensed person as authorized by the California lab law.

Essential Functions:

• Prior to phlebotomy, registers patients and assesses, for age group and other factors.
• Chooses appropriate phlebotomy technique and determines whether assistance will be required.
• May be required to draw blood into computerized systems.
• Enters data such as released test results, patient demographics, physician's name and test requested.
• Relays results to staff as required.
• Prepares specimens for testing.
• Prepares stains and reagents.
• Process specimens to include receiving, sorting, matching, prioritizing, labeling, and shipping.
• Maintains printers and faxes, time stamps, and other equipment in the work area.
• Answers telephones and relays released test results.
• Registers patients, and collects fees and bills.
• Gives patients instructions and provides specimen containers.
• Trains and orients new employees as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of experience preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• California Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license if job requires blood drawing.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Also, refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.