Laboratory Assistant Certified - Lab OutPatient

About the Role

Responsible for performing all duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
• Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
• Assures quality of work performed by all associates.
• Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
• Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
• Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition and restocks as necessary.
• Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
• Performs all duties of a phlebotomist: specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of miscellaneous and referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and use of the mail system.
• Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity.
• Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
• Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
• Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory, or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred.
• Familiar with medical terminology, computer data entry, and organizational skills.
• One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certification from a National Accredited Program preferred.

Schedule

Days - Monday to Friday

Work Type

Full Time