Clinical Lab Assistant PRN

Collects and processes blood specimens for testing in the laboratory.

Reports to: Phlebotomy Supervisor

Under the supervision and direction of a medical technologist and under CLAI88 guideline, performs pre- and post- analytical test processing areas of the clinical lab which may or may not include the following:

A. Placing specimens on the automated analyzers for analysis

B. Processes microbiology specimens for routine culture analysis

C. Performs waived and moderate testing platforms

E. Logging and distribution of patient test specimens from the processing areas in the lab to the respective test areas

F. Entering patient demographics and test orders into the automated chemistry analyzer

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Labels, processes and delivers specimens for testing.

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Collects ordered specimens from patients using age-appropriate techniques.

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Maintains scheduled and non-scheduled equipment maintenance and medical supplies.

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Utilize computer system for data entry and monitoring workflow

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Accurately registers patients using appropriate method and registration procedures.

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Performs routine department functions, such as answering the phone in an appropriate and timely manner, taking/delivering messages and transferring calls as needed, faxing and copying.

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Maintains a clean and organized work environment

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Perform and record quality control results for occupational medicine as required

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Direct workflow, lunch breaks, and breaks of phlebotomists in the absence of a Lead or Supervisor

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Order supplies for phlebotomy and fills orders from other other departments/clients as directed

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Active team member during inventory

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Stocks laboratory supplies and manages expiration dates on supplies

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Oversee the reference lab send outs for proper collection and processing according to reference lab protocol

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Oversee the pathology specimens for proper collection and processing according to pathology protocol

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Oversee the STATE LAB Specimen are properly collected and processed according to STATE LAB procedures

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Assist in training new team members

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Store monthly reports properly

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent

• Required

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Minimum Education

Graduate of a Program in Discipline

• Preferred

Formal Phlebotomy program with a minimum of 40 hours of clinical experience/certification

• Preferred

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Required Skills

Certification:

BLS certification from approved American Heart Association or American Red Cross training center must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

CPT Certification from an approved phlebotomy certification association or similar professional certification (e.g., MA, PCT, EMT)

• Preferred

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Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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Minimum Work Experience

Two years of phlebotomy/accessioning experience in a hospital setting or 6 months of successful performance at Sumner Regional Medical Center or enrolled in a clinical laboratory science institution

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran