Asst-Laboratory I - A6300

SSM Health

93d

About The Position

The Assistant Laboratory I performs duties in Phlebotomy, Processing, Transporting, Posting and/or Billing, Ancillary testing, Anatomical Pathology, Blood Bank, Special Testing and Microbiology, or other departments with the Pathology laboratory following prescribed procedures. The assistant laboratory I processes patients, specimens, orders, reports, requests; assists pathologists and residents in the performance of autopsies, collects and transports specimens in a courteous, timely and accurate manner. Refers unusual problems to appropriate superior. Sets priorities with changing workload to ensure the final reporting of test results are within prescribed time limits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy Certificates preferred.
• Good oral, written and electronic data communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with and interpret numbers and figures.
• Ability to manage time, organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards and cope with professional stress.
• Ability to physically perform necessary documentation in writing or using tape recorder.
• Ability to input and retrieve information from instrumentation and laboratory information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• CPR certification is not required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and precisely performs duties following clinical procedures and standards.
• Ensures that patient identification information matches test request information consistently.
• Performs routine, timed, and STAT venipuncture or capillary sticks from any patient.
• Correctly labels tubes and requisitions consistently.
• Processes patients, specimens, orders, reports, requests; collects and transports specimens in a courteous, timely and accurate manner.
• Responds to STAT orders immediately and meets turnaround times for routine and STAT specimens consistently.
• Records appropriate comments in the Hospital Information System when applicable.
• Collects and enters charges in a timely manner.
• Records test volumes accurately.
• Handles equipment as trained.
• Recognizes and reports computer malfunctions to supervisory personnel.
• Responsible for specimen collection and adheres to laboratory phlebotomy policies and procedures.
• Identifies patient correctly consistently.
• Prepares phlebotomy trays/properly disposes of used equipment.
• Obtains specimens without assistance consistently.
• Coordinates drawing so the patients do not have to be stuck unnecessarily.
• Uses correct labeling procedures consistently.
• Has less than three patient complaints per year concerning treatment or technique.
• Responsible for proper specimen processing, follows procedures for reference work and billing of patients.
• Determines suitability of submitted specimens, checks for proper labeling, receives specimen in the hospital information system with no more than five errors per year and re-labels specimen tubes by laboratory procedures consistently.
• Centrifuges samples, prepares aliquots and properly stores specimens according to test instructions consistently.
• Distributes processed specimens to the appropriate departments in a timely basis.
• Prepares specimens and requisitions from reference laboratories accurately and files reports according to procedure consistently.
• Records results from reference laboratories accurately and files reports according to hospital procedures, with no more than three errors per year.
• Credits/charges in the hospital information system or prepares batches for Data Processing.
• Responsible for scheduled hospital rounds and STAT transporting within 15 minutes with no more than three complaints per year.
• Follows established procedures for the basic operation of the tube system.
• Performs and documents Preventive Maintenance and Quality Control in a timely manner, when necessary.
• Able to use Compliance Checker: knows software, when and how to use it accurately.
• Accessions specimens accurately. Recognizes and resolves discrepancies.
• Labels blocks properly.
• Maintains department supplies.
• Performs diener duties according to department procedures.
• Files blocks/slides tissues accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Prepares paperwork for registration and does follow-up.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action.
• Works well under pressure, remaining calm and organized.
• Ensures competency according to laboratory competency and education guidelines by completing training checklists and annual competency.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children.
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees