Working under routine supervision collects blood and culture specimens for diagnostic testing. Performs general laboratory tasks and clerical functions and serves as a primary liaison between the laboratory and patient care areas. Work requires performance of a variety of clinical or technical tasks requiring some judgement in applying well established procedures and methods such as completing detailed forms or recording data or performing skilled tasks.
High School diploma or equivalent. Typing and computer skills or training. Ability to understand the specific communication, developmental and treatment needs of patients ranging from neonate/birth to geriatric. Ability to read fine print and discriminate colors. Push/pull/carry objects. Frequent walking/standing. Exposure to blood and body fluids.