Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician Laboratory Assistant
Core
Collect, accession, and process patient blood specimens for laboratory testing in a clinical environment.
Role type
Phlebotomy Technician / Laboratory Assistant
Builds
Patient blood specimens for analysis
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory Medicine
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
venipuncture, skin puncture, specimen accessioning, specimen rejection criteria, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, inventory management, equipment maintenance, computer application navigation, regulatory compliance (CLSI, DOT)
Preferred skills
ASCP certification, nursing assistant (NA/CNA) experience, military medical experience, phlebotomy program graduation
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, computer applications for billing and coding
Responsibilities
Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens; assess suitability and acceptability of patient specimens; troubleshoot preanalytical errors and missing specimens; prepare specimens including centrifugation and aliquoting; deliver prepared specimens to testing areas; maintain equipment and supplies; manage phone inquiries regarding specimen collection and results; mentor students and new employees.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (Phlebotomist I-III levels)