LABORATORY - LAB ASSISTANT

Duties And Responsibilities

• Proficiency in collecting correct blood samples and other body fluids, ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples.
• Follows hospital policies and procedures for transporting and delivering samples to laboratory.
• Knowledge of ordering, stocking and rotating laboratory supplies.
• Ensures that patients receive appropriate competent and quality clinical care and that customer service meets patient's expectations.
• Adheres by staff to all policies and procedures to include the employee handbook.
• Provides age appropriate care.
• Reports, monitors, and manages patient and staff incidents.
• Maintains patient and physician satisfaction results.
• Complies with standard precautions by using personal protective equipment as required.
• Develops, utilizes, and maintains professional relationships within our organization and its affiliates.
• Maintains effective working relationships between nursing, clerical, medical and allied health staff.
• Maintains strict quality control for procedures.
• Organizes requisitions received for collection.
• Maintains records of tests performed.
• Scans orders and lab results into electronic medical system, prints and faxes lab reports to ordering doctor.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Shows excellent customer service on phone and in person to anyone that enters the laboratory.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks that promote smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Phlebotomy course or phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Experience with computers and office equipment, required.
• Must be able to read and communicate (oral and written) effectively in English.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely.
• General Math skills.
• Can frequently and consistently make sound judgments.
• Must be organized, multi-tasker, and a critical thinker.
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Be a team player and flexible.