Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

• Obtain proficient knowledge of CFHC’s programs’ philosophies, goals and objectives.
• Comply with all policies and procedures as well as state and federal guidelines.
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s exposure control plan.
• Utilize Universal Precautions.
• Provide off hours coverage as needed.
• Attend Laboratory staff meetings.
• Affix “in-house” testing expediently, including EKGs.
• Date stamp and direct all lab results to Nursing staff for Provider review in a timely manner.
• Maintain back-up copies of all lab results.
• Label all collected specimens and complete lab requisitions appropriately.
• Make necessary notation on encounter tickets for completed lab work.
• Maintain daily logs of all labs obtained and insure receipt of all reports from reference laboratory.
• Follow-up on all written or verbal reports of critical lab values; report these values to the ordering provider or nurse if provider is absent.
• Review all lab results for inconsistencies/errors, or problems.
• Follow-up with reference laboratory on any apparently erroneous lab results, requesting re-evaluation as necessary.
• Consult lab supervisor if concerns remain.
• Perform scheduled calibration and Quality Assurance testing to insure accurate “in-house” testing.
• Maintain lab equipment in proper working order.
• Keep complete and accurate inspection and maintenance records.
• Document all QA, calibrations, repairs, and/or maintenance activities.
• Review all lab results to identify reportable diseases.
• Refer these results to Nurse Supervisor or lead nurse for appropriate follow-up with the Health Department.
• Maintain lab supplies in an orderly manner and in adequate quantity to ensure continuity of services.
• Restock as needed.
• Submit supply requisitions via laboratory Supervisor according to CFHC’s procedure.
• Reorder supplies from reference lab as needed.
• Assist lab relief personnel in proper performance of procedures to insure maximal efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy training or minimum of two years’ experience in Phlebotomy
• Active BLS
• Phlebotomy skills
• Computer skills

Special Skills

• Excellent eye / hand coordination
• Ability to deal effectively with stress related to performance of multiple activities simultaneously
• Organizational skills
• Operate equipment (computers, calculators, etc.)
• Reading/understanding forms, instructions/technical information
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and appropriate safety measures, OSHA / CLIA / COLA standards, etc.
• Ability to identify deviations from expectations
• Ability to respond in an affirmative manner to constructive criticism

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness: PSLF – 10-year commitment, 120 loan payments and at the end of the commitment, the remaining loan is forgiven
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance equivalent to 1x your annual salary
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance are available
• Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 4.4 weeks per year pro-rated
• Holidays (9.5 paid holidays per year)
• Paid Birthday Holiday
• CME Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan after 1 year of service (w/matching contributions)