Clinical Lab Associate and Phlebotomy

Responsibilities

• Identifies and processes all specimens, verifies requisition and test data.
• Performs clerical responsibilities including telephone support, maintaining files/records and report distribution as well as informational support on tests, procedures and specimen requirements.
• Performs all necessary programs for the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Addresses and resolves any LIS/HIS problems and/or directs unresolved issues to the Coordinator, or CHS IT when necessary.
• Maintains supply inventory and reports shortages to Coordinator.
• Provides training for new employees and/or students as needed.
• Follows patient identification protocol, verifies requisition data and identifies laboratory specimens according to procedure.
• Conginates specimen pickup for outpatient areas and ensures prompt receipt of such specimens.
• Out Patient Drawing Area (to be completed for employees in this area only).
• Performs phlebotomy procedures for venipuncture, finger and heel-stick collection methods according to procedure.
• Registers Outpatients into the HIS by interviewing patients or their representative to obtain demographic, medical and insurance information and explains insurance protocols, financial responsibility and collects co-payment as needed.
• Secures all necessary signatures and forms and maintains knowledge and use of CPT and ICD-9 coding.
• Performs programs for the HIS and creates and accurate computerized record.
• Performs quality control procedures for admitting information and implements corrections as according to Hospital Admitting Department policy.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Some college or equivalent education desirable.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy training preferred.
• On the job or equivalent training in admitting/registration procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to type and knowledge of clerical systems, medical terminology and computer systems.
• Must be able to recognize and handle hazardous conditions inherent to the Laboratory environment.

Pay

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.