The best thing about this role
We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
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What you'll do
A Laboratory Support Technician (LST) II performs blood specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples.
The LST II orders laboratory tests in the Laboratory Information System, processes, files requisitions, processes specimens for testing, prepares samples to be sent to reference laboratories for testing and processes test results that were referred to other reference laboratories.
Answers telephone as necessary. The LST II will follow all hospital and laboratory policies and procedure.
The LST II trains and competency assesses new staff with patience and understanding and acts as a resource for staff regarding daily operations within the assigned area.
The LST II consistently communicates information clearly and accurately. The LST II will also routinely cover additional hours or shifts when coverage is needed.
Identifies all patients by verifying name, date of birth, as well as verifying medical record number against Epic and / or the paper requisition prior to specimen collection.
Performs routine / STAT phlebotomy after verifying patient’s identity. Labels specimens in the presence of the patient.
Validates that all specimens were transported appropriately and have been received, completing incident reports or other applicable reports when there is a variance.
Completes all receiving steps following established Laboratory guidelines.
Receives the batch and / or specimen in the LIS, entering required information as needed. For tests that have not been entered into the LIS, enters all practitioner orders accurately.
Delivers STAT, urgent or other specimens that are processed in the technical area in a timely manner.
Processes all specimens accurately, consistently relabels and / or aliquots specimens, maintaining specimen integrity.
Delivers specimens that are performed within the lab promptly and prepares specimens to be sent to reference labs accurately following established Laboratory policies to meet expected turnaround times.
Meets requirements of LST I and performs at least four of the following to maintain career ladder status :
Achieves and maintains national phlebotomy certification
Routinely draws blood on inpatient floors
Performs waived testing
Oversees section supplies and completes purchase requisitions
Oversees documentation of section maintenance
Contributes to the selection of LST I candidates
Regularly monitors Right Fax for any failed faxes and follows up as needed.
Performs EKGs
Performs DNA collection
Performs collection for employee drug testing
Tracks expiration dates for supplies and takes action to rectify prior to expiration date
clearly and accurately.
What we need from you
Education :
High School Diploma or GED, required
Experience :
License / Certification :
CPT-A Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) from training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes a minimum of sixty hours of didactic training and sixty hours of clinical experience, or one hundred observed phlebotomy draws, preferred
Skills :
Physical Requirements :
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and / or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and / or up to 10 lbs.
of force constantly to move objects.
Hazards :
Frequent bodily fluids / bloodborne exposure
Travel :
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind.
Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include :
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and / or position.
Pay Range
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum : USD $18.02 / Hr.
USD $18.02 / Hr.
Pay Range Maximum : USD $27.03 / Hr.
USD $27.03 / Hr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Last updated : 2024-05-13
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