Laboratory Assistant PRN

Job Summary and Qualifications

Collects blood from patients of all ages as required by physician orders including difficult patients. Accessions lab orders as appropriate. Processes blood to prepare for testing in all laboratory areas. Performs Point of Care testing. Responds to phone inquiries in a timely manner and is a resource to others.

Specific Elements & Essential Functions

• Knows policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform a variety of blood drawing procedures with a very high skill level using standard techniques and equipment
• Able to answer questions regarding specimen requirements and laboratory processes
• Able to research special tests and problems
• Knows policies, procedures and practices necessary to perform specimen processing duties (centrifugation, batching from offsite locations, aliquoting and special shipping as appropriate and maintaining specimen integrity through compliance with transport/storage requirements)
• Able to perform point of care testing
• Responds to requests for emergency service in a timely manner, able to manage multiple conflicting priorities and direct others as needed
• Aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on patient care, the work unit, the department, and facility operations
• Maintains excellent working relationships with coworkers within and outside of the laboratory
• Makes decisions and establishes priorities for specimen collection and processing based on established policies and procedures. Works in an independent manner
• Can function without supervision
• Maintains clean workstation
• Manages inventory efficiently being aware of levels and outdates of materials, rotates stock, eliminates waste
• Demonstrates initial and annual competency in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived and moderate complexity testing as POC or in the Lab, including all computer related functions
• Trains others in most functions of the job and develops advanced skills in others
• Performs and documents various quality control and equipment maintenance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations
• Knows the regulations and can explain the requirements to others
• Troubleshoots identified issues
• Organizes workload to meet the needs of the institution
• Works in a high volume setting within the assigned shift and according to required TAT
• Works independently and as part of a team to meet these goals, directing others if needed
• Adheres to hospital policy for reporting patient safety issues, including errors. Consistently “Puts Patient Safety First” when performing job duties or providing care
• Mets Healthstream requirements and exceeds continuing education requirements
• Shares information with group and encourages professional growth within the department
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Completion of LNA, Phlebotomy or Lab Assistant Certification Program Preferred
• 1-3 years of experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts