Laboratory Assistant II - Float

Springfield Clinic

📍 Springfield, Illinois, United States

Full time Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant 2 - Float is responsible for performing waived laboratory testing (., rapid strep, flu, urine dips, ; interpreting, documenting, and reporting test results; performing EKG’s and POC testing (. PT/INR, glucometer, under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures. The Laboratory Assistant 2 - Float provides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory. Collects, labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; is responsible for registration and test data entry; monitors supply levels in specimen processing area and collection units; performs additional clinical duties as required.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Collects blood specimens using age appropriate skills.
  • Identifies the patient, selects venipuncture equipment based on patient age, and labels specimens according to policy.