LAB ASSISTANT

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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 0.500000

Shift: Afternoons

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Summary:

• Board eligible
• Phlebotomy skills and background required.
• Medical background preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures preferred.
• Experience with medical terminology preferred.

  License or Certification Requirements:

Phlebotomy certification preferred or 2 years' phlebotomy experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• All other functions that facilitate in the care of our patients that may be added functions or changes in responsibility.
• Collates, initials and distributes labels from the computer printer as necessary.
• Completes nursing home draws and missed draws on other units.
• Computer entry-registration and order tests for reference clients.
• Confirm special requirements for specimen acceptability before and/or after delivery of specimen to department.
• Deliver specimens to appropriate departments with proper orders within defined time limits for test requests.
• Faxes and calls results as requested and according to policy.
• Fills all tubes to acceptable levels.
• Locates previously drawn specimens when acceptable and as time permits for additional test requests by nursing units or physicians.
• Notifies supervisor of any unusual problems with specimens, patients, physician orders, etc., or when unable to collect an acceptable blood specimen after two attempts.
• Obtain specimens according to proper procedures as required by lab departments.
• Process all outpatient requests when Outpatient Center is closed.
• Process all requests and result for inpatient and send out tests.
• Process all specimens in central accessioning section for delivery to and testing in other sections of department.
• Respond to ER traumas and Code 33s.Responsible for answering and distributing phone calls appropriately.
• Responsible for monitoring and processing computer print outs and all other clerical duties.
• Responsible for handling all inpatient and outpatient paperwork.
• Store and transport all specimens according to laboratory policy and procedure.
• Tubes are drawn in correct order to avoid contamination or carryover in specimens.
• Verifies identification and labeling of all specimens received before distribution to lab departments.
• Prepares send out specimens to: Mayo, Quest, Spec, Lab, etc.
Prepares, distributes and files appropriate laboratory reports.

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: HCL, Sodium carbonate, Acetic acid, perhaps others as preservatives for some specimen collection, white out.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Blood and body fluids handled continuously on a daily basis so exposure is very high.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Very high potential due to direct patient contact and handling of infectious specimens.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with all customers whether direct or via phone.
Vision: Needed for proper order entry into computer system.
Smell: Electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed to listen to customers and patients.
Touch: Required for performing phlebotomy, i.e., feeling for vein location and obtaining specimens as well as specimen processing.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Average Hours per Week: 6-40

Shift: Varies

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 5%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 25%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 35%
Kneel: 5%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 5%
Squat: 0%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 10%
Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Supply stock - 50' maximum distance normally carried to fill cabinets from floor to above shoulders. Possibly help to lift baby. Lift printer paper and roll of labels to bar code printer. Printer paper would generally be carried only to its destination on the floor from storage.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 40
Twist: 3
Stand: 45
Crawl: 0
Walk: 20
Kneel: 1
Lift: 1
Drive: 30
Squat: 4
Climb: 0
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 2

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: often
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 3-50# often
Fine Manipulation: Keyboard, holding needles and tube apparatus and inserting into patient's arm. Heel stick require fine motor skills. Manipulating specimens is necessary

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors, Dust

Special Hazards : Electrical, Radiation, Other - Chemical additives for tests, powder in latex gloves, electrical shock hazard in centrifuges. Constant exposure to blood and body fluids. Rare exposure to radiation when drawing exposed or treated patients.
Protective Clothing Required: Gloves, lab coat, mask and goggles.