Some medical assistants are assigned duties that are more clinical such as taking blood pressure, checking blood sugar levels,
obtaining laboratory specimens, and measuring height and weight.
Obtained laboratory specimens via venipuncture or cystocentisis.
Not exact matches
(b)(1) In the rare case where the collector, either by mistake or as the only means to conduct a test under difficult circumstances (e.g., post-accident or reasonable suspicion test with insufficient time to
obtain the CCF), uses a non-Federal form for a DOT collection, the use of a non-Federal form does not present a reason for the
laboratory to reject the
specimen for testing or for an MRO to cancel the result.
(f) Except as otherwise provided in this part, as a
laboratory you must not release or provide a
specimen or a part of a
specimen to a requesting party, without first
obtaining written consent from ODAPC.
Vet technicians
obtain and record patient case histories, collect
specimens and perform
laboratory procedures, prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery, assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures, develop radiographs (x-rays), perform dental cleanings and so much more
Other duties of a Lab Assistant include running tests,
obtaining scientific data, preparing
specimens, ordering supplies, operating and maintaining
laboratory equipment, interpreting results, and adhering to lab procedures.
• Provide study patients a caring and open communications while
obtaining blood samples and process
specimens following study protocol and
laboratory instructions and procedures.
Lab Assistant — Parker Children's Hospital — March 2007 — May 2012 • Prepared
specimens for analysis and distribution following
laboratory procedures; performed
laboratory functions and worked with quality and regulations indicators •
Obtained blood from patients using fingerstick, heelstick, or venipuncture in order to procure blood samples for analysis; ensured correct patient identification through registration system and made sure that correct tests were ordered • Responded to patient needs, including attention to phone calls, courier deliveries, and removal of pneumatic tubes; referred unresolved issues to supervisory on duty • Filed and pulled pathology slides and performed proper tissue disposal when necessary; assisted supervising medical technologist with post-mortem
specimens • Performed inventory and general maintenance of lab area; reported equipment repair needs and supplies required for efficient running of the lab
MOUNTAIN WEST MEDICAL CENTER, Brookfield, WI (3/2013 to Present) Phlebotomist • Greet patients and review lab request forms to determine what tests need to be performed • Schedule testing appointments and prepare
specimen labels • Verify patient information by inquiring into patient identity and check patient tags to re-verify patient information • Use a variety of blood
obtaining procedures such as venipunctures and butterfly needle punctures to draw blood • Collect samples in pre-labeled sample bottles and ensure that they are properly stored • Affix appropriate labels on
specimens and prepare
specimens for delivery / shipment purposes • Dispose of biological waste and needles in an appropriate and safe manner • Handle patient registration and order entry into the
laboratory database system • Log in drawn
specimens and add footnotes where appropriate • Provide patients with information on what to expect during blood drawing and when to expect results
Performs the proper procedures to
obtain specimens for
laboratory tests, i.e., blood, cultures, 24 - hour urines, fasting
specimens, nasal smears, and urinalysis
Some of your duties will include rooming patients, taking patient medical history,
obtaining vital signs and symptoms / complaints, collecting and preparing
laboratory specimens, performing basic
laboratory tests, updating patient charts, ordering various lab tests, preparing and administering medications as directed by the provider, assisting with in - office procedures (sutures, casting, circumcisions, etc.), and other duties as assigned.
In addition to their clinical and administrative duties, MAs may draw blood to
obtain specimens for
laboratory tests and perform other office lab tests.