Assistant, Laboratory

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from all age groups including neonates.
• Responsible for front and back office procedures, computer entry, collect blood samples, do basic lab test processing, set-up Microbiology cultures.
• Organize workload to work effectively in a fast-paced setting and prioritize duties for routine and stat testing.
• Performs Computer Related Test Request and Processing Functions.
• Processes order entry accurately and efficiently.
• Checks with references as needed.
• All programs are in correct sequence, timely, and run to completion.
• Processes LIS billing in a timely manner.
• Collects blood specimens by venous and capillary puncture. Properly adequate specimens collected.
• Patients satisfied with performance and courtesy.
• Affords technical functions by demonstrating ability to operate centrifuge.
• Pours off appropriate samples for reference lab send-out.
• Verifies specimen requirements with references as needed.
• Completes assigned tasks satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, employees, doctors, etc. Communications are courteous, timely, and effective.
• Performs clerical functions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Inventory control - monitors and orders supplies in a timely manner.
• Files manual reports in a correct and timely manner.
• Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity.
• Communicates well with supervisor reporting problems with equipment, supplies, or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities.
• Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise.
• Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
• Attends 75% of staff meetings or reads and initials minutes.
• Completes assigned work within shift.

Benefits

• Guest/Interdepartmental Relations: Interactions are conducted in a professional manner. Verbal and written feedback from patients, family members/significant others, medical staff, visitors, and co-workers indicates behavior conducive to positive guest relations.
• Professional Conduct: Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept. Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity. Communicates well with supervisor reporting problems with equipment, supplies, or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate. Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities. Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise. Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior. Attends 75% of staff meetings or reads and initials minutes. Completes assigned work within shift.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• 2 Years Acute Hospital Experience.