Laboratory Aide

Description
Job Description

Registers patient; and accepts, verifies, logs, examines, sorts, aliquots, prepares and distribute/stores specimens in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Enters or reports lab results per procedures. Maintains operating supply levels and work areas. Performs phlebotomy, as needed.

Job Responsibility

• * Registers patients following proper coding procedures.


• * Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System.


• * Verifies collection lists.


• * Logs test orders.


• * Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes.


• * Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions. Documents necessary information.


• * Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed Places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks.


• * Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting.


• * Measures 24-hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered tests.


• * Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems.


• * Delivers specimens to appropriate areas.


• * Draws blood from patients.


• * Maintains proper levels of supplies.


• * Enters reference lab results.


• * Notifies physician (or appropriate personnel) of critical values and documents notification.


• * Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows established safety and infection control procedures. \


• * May transport specimens, reports or supplies between various offsite locations.


• Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent sitting, bending, standing, walking, carrying of small objects. Occasional pushing, stooping, stretching, pulling, lifting (objects 5 to 10 lbs)

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


• Minimum of one (1) year related experience including Phlebotomy skills and Laboratory procedures.

*Additional Salary Detail


The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).