Lab Assistant 1-Prn

This is a Temporary Position July through September

Compensation Range: $21.41 to $30.58

Non-Exempt Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

· N/A

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

· Positive and supportive team member to staff members and the hospital.

· Treats all customers in a professional, courteous, and prompt manner.

· Demonstrates a professional and caring attitude.

· Compliant with Departmental and Hospital Policies and Procedures and State/Federal Regulations.

· Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control, HIPPA, as well as safety and risk management.

· Completes required emergency planning drills.

· Interacts with other departments in solving problems and working as a team.

· Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation.

· Attend monthly staff meetings.

· Serve as a liaison between the clinic and hospital labs and as a reference for nursing staff.

· Keeps supplies stocked and ordered as needed.

· Ensures accurate patient demographics and tests are entered in computer data base.

· Provides necessary instructions to customers for specimen collection.

· Answers telephone and assists caller as needed.

· Proficient in phlebotomy skills for all ages using appropriate collection devices.

· Prepares specimens to ship to reference labs.

· Performs venipunctures and collects blood cultures.

· Collects throat, nares, and nasopharyngeal samples.

· Starts tests and obtains specimens for glucose tolerance tests.

· Performs drug and breath alcohol screens.

· Performs paternity collections.

· Participates in proficiency testing.

· Calls critical values per department policy.

· Proficient in performing CLIA waived testing.

· Proficient in performing quality control for CLIA waived testing.

· Pack, unpack, and receive blood products.

· Responds to Code Blue and Traumas.

· Exhibits proper use of two patient identifiers.

· Applies guidelines for age appropriate and patient mental status.

· Performs quality control on Glucometer each day of use.

· Disposes of and changes sharps containers.

· Reconciles DTC reports.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.

· Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.

· Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

· Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.

· Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.

· Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.

· Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.

· Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

· Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.

· Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

· Must successfully pass a background check.

· Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).

· Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE(S), AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Required     Preferred

☐                  ☒ Phlebotomy certification.

☒                  ☐ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).

EXPERIENCE

Required      Preferred

☐                   â˜’ One (1) year of phlebotomy experience.

☐                   â˜’ Working knowledge of medical terminology.