Laboratory Assistant I - FT

Position Purpose:

To obtain, process and accurately analyze specimens in a timely manner to provide quality test results that aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Position Specific Performance Expectations:

• Positive and supportive team member to staff members and the hospital.
• Treat all customers in a professional, courteous, 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, safety and risk management.
• Completes required emergency planning drills.
• Interaction 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.
• Keep supplies stocked and order as needed.
• Ensure accurate patient demographics and tests are entered in computer data base.
• Provide necessary instructions to customers for specimen collection.
• Answer telephone.
• Be proficient in phlebotomy skills for all ages using appropriate collection devices.
• Prepare specimens to ship to reference labs.
• Perform venipunctures and collect blood cultures.
• Collect throat, nares and nasopharyngeal samples.
• Start test and obtain specimens for glucose tolerance tests.
• Perform drug and breath alcohol screens.
• Perform paternity collections.
• Participate in proficiency testing.
• Call critical values per department policy.
• Proficient in performing CLIA waived testing.
• Proficient in performing quality control for CLIA waived testing.
• Pack and unpack / receive blood products.
• Respond to Code Blue and Traumas
• Proper use of two patient identifiers.
• Applies guidelines for age appropriate and patient mental status.
• Perform quality control on Glucometer each day of use.
• Dispose of and change sharps containers.
• Reconcile DTC reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Organization Wide Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.
• Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions)
• Must be able to legally work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable)
• Must complete employee health meeting

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• Current BLS certification (or must be obtained within 90 days of start of employment) 

Experience:

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective communication both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service skills
• General knowledge of all Microsoft Office products.

Position Classification:  Non-exempt

Compensation Range:  $18.22 to $24.60

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off

Salary : $18 - $25