LabAssistant(Phlebotomist)

**POSITION SUMMARY:** Performs, under minimal supervision, daily workflow management of the section. Training and competency of all new LTAs as well as phlebotomy students and makes recommendations on skill assessments. Works collaboratively to monitor phlebotomy status reports to provide phlebotomy services in a timely manner. May be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of LTA, Phlebotomist and/or CLA as required for patient care. Finds coverage when needed. **Position: Lab Assistant I (Phlebotomist)** **Department: Lab Support** **Schedule: Per diem(Variable) all shifts, weekends and holidays as needed are required.** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:** * Training of all new LTAs and students, maintaining current competency checklists. * Coordinates and monitors activities of the LTAs on assigned shifts. * Distributes work assignments and acts as a liaison between the Laboratory and other Departments. * Has demonstrated advances skills in all areas of specimen collection, including computer expertise for trouble shooting, downloading and printers. * Has the ability to direct specimens to the appropriate departments. * Proficiently handles and uses all procedures and reports associated with the use of LIS devices. * Reviews specimen status report at least hourly to assure all tests have been obtained and notates any time constraints in Meditech. * Can proficiently perform all duties of an LTA. * Performs other clinical laboratory assistant duties and responsibilities as required at the direction of lab support supervisor. * Successful in 95% of the venipunctures on inpatient and outpatient populations using the stated procedural policies. * Follows standard precaution and wears PPE to perform task as indicated in the Safety Manual. * Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. * Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations. * Receives specimens from couriers and checks manifests to verify appropria