Location: Saint Louis,MO, USA
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs routine and specialized assignments and demonstrates proficiency and understanding of the procedures in the areas of a clinical laboratory.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School graduate or equivalent; completion of Phlebotomy certification program preferred.
Experience: One year experience as a laboratory assistant; phlebotomy skills required.
License(s)/Certification(s) Required:
CPR Certification
Skills & Abilities:
* Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, health center staff, and the public.
* Ability to precisely follow written and verbal instructions
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to operate a computer/lab information system
* Good oral and written communication skills.
Essential Functions:
* Performs equipment maintenance and temperature checks as needed.
* Performs accession samples, performs low and medium complexity laboratory testing as needed.
* Prepares buffers and reagents.
* Prepares samples for send-out to reference laboratory.
* Assists the Medical Technologist in operating various types of laboratory equipment to perform tests in chemistry, bacteriology, urine analysis, and hematology.
* Maintains laboratory logs of tests as required and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Affinia Healthcare is a Covid-19 Vaccine Mandated Employer. All employees of Affinia Healthcare are required to be vaccinated for Covid-19.
NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS