The incumbent in this position is responsible for collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
Essential Job Functions
Supports and models behaviors consistent with the
mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
Collects and prepares patient specimens to include
blood, urine, sputum, and cultures. Coordinate specimen collection with
physicians and/or nursing staff when draws must be taken from patients with
central lines, groshong catheters and IV assisted draws.
Adhere to established guidelines and procedures for
accurate patient and specimen identification, identifying non-compliance
situations and take the necessary steps to bring situation into compliance.
Utilize computerized systems to enter laboratory orders,
patient charges, generate reports, answer inquiries and resolve problems.
Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff and other
health care providers for clarification of orders, laboratory tests available,
test result turn around times, and for coordination of laboratory special
procedures involving other health care providers.
Refers questions regarding types of tests being
performed and other aspects of care to the appropriate health care provider.
Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection to be completed
in the home environment. Coordinate with patients and physicians regarding
collection errors and initiate appropriate follow-up measures to correct
errors.
Provide back up to laboratory client services position
on days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and as needed. Duties include
answering phones, requisition entry, routing patient orders, e.g., add-on
orders, and preparation of specimens for testing.
Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and a neat,
orderly and clean work area.
Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and
development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Maintains competency in all organizational,
departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety
standards relevant to job performance.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the
needs of the department/organization.
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