GENERAL SUMMARY: Under direct departmental supervision of a Technical Specialist Supervisor or Medical Technologist. Follows established policies and procedures, assists staff, management, physicians, patients/families and visitors by performing various duties including, but not limited to, phlebotomy, specimen receiving and processing, collecting nasal pharyngeal (NP) samples, waived laboratory testing, clerical/office functions, computer functions and reception/information functions.
Experience, Education and Training Minimum: Approximately three to six months experience in a Laboratory setting is necessary in order to gain an understanding of departmental policies and procedures. Must possess knowledge of Medical Terminology and have proven phlebotomy skills. Must possess basic computer knowledge for the registration of patient demographics, test order entry and result retrieval. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills required to successfully perform as a team member in a constantly changing environment. Must demonstrate skills necessary to effectively communicate clinical data to physicians and other health care providers. American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification in Phlebotomy preferred.
