Laboratory Assistant PRN

Duties

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipunctures and/or finger sticks on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates proficiency in heel sticks on infants (as patient population requires)
• Utilizes supplies appropriately
• Follows established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based test orders
• Completes appropriate specimen collection documentation
• Educates patient and/or family regarding specimen collection procedures prior to obtaining specimen
• Uses computer information system relative to job functions
• Performs clerical duties (i.e., faxing, phones, pneumatic tube system, reports)
• Reviews Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and pending specimen collections/accessioning issues; takes action as appropriate
• Processes, sorts, and prepares specimens for submission to referral laboratories for testing in accordance with specimen requirements for tests ordered
• Regularly monitors and reviews the status of referred testing to assure that results are received and made available to physicians within established turnaround times
• Communicates and troubleshoots any problem specimens in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment
• Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions
• Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information
• May assist in communication to customers, floors, physicians regarding problem and/or pending specimens
• Requires 2 + years experience performing registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimen processing
• Follows safety policies and procedures
• Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program
• Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security
• Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis