Laboratory Assistant/ Phlebotomist

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $21.93/hr. to $30.24/hr.

About the role

The role of Laboratory Assistant encompasses many areas of the laboratory. Laboratory Assistants perform phlebotomy and drug screen collections; receive and process specimens; occasionally perform some technical procedures under direct supervision; access information in computer, register patients, order tests and perform charting functions. They play a key role in the pre-analytic and post-analytic process of specimen testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy collections from inpatients and outpatients, assuring proper patient identification prior to collection; properly labeling specimens; and promptly assuring specimen is received into the laboratory for testing.
• Assures that samples are processed promptly and distributed to appropriate testing location.
• Provides input for revising and presenting new procedures for Clinical Services and/or work team.
• Keeps work areas clean and well stocked.
• Affords assistance with supply ordering and restocking, as needed.
• Performs computer registration and order entry for patients and/or received specimens.
• Performs drug screen collections to meet Federal guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff and Clinical Services Team to ensure proper procurement of specimens, and that correct orders are placed.
• Distributes completed patient reports to appropriate locations.
• Calls abnormal results as specified in laboratory policies or by specified provider request.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served, neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Follows up unusual test requests by researching and consulting with appropriate reference laboratories to assure correct testing is performed.
• Aids in solving problems or concerns regarding specimen, paperwork or test results.
• Aids in answering phones, taking orders and transmitting results to authorized personnel.
• Looks for ways to improve customer service.
• Supports team and patient care during absence of co-workers by being available to cover vacation and sick time.
• Acquires accurate billing related information from providers when needed.
• Participates in training of employees to assure that all lab staff receives appropriate training and maintain competency in Clinical Services.

Job specifications

• Education: Required High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Associate’s degree or higher.
• Experience: Preferred (1) year related experience. Experience in phlebotomy, processing.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Certificate of completion from Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant or CNA accredited program. ASCP or NCA Phlebotomy certificate.

Additional Posting Information

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.