Clinic Lab Tech - Longstreet - Laboratory Services

Northeast Georgia Health System • Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

A phlebotomist-Lab Technician ensures the validity and integrity of clinical specimens. Ensures doctors’ orders are executed correctly, special specimen handling for esoteric testing, handling and processing of legal specimens, lab report generation and distribution, etc. Very fast paced environment with frequent subjection to a variety of bio-hazards. Knows each support area in depth and performs the more complex support duties with a minimum of supervision. Required to have three years continuous employment in the Laboratory and is also required to pass the NPA (National Phlebotomy Association) examination. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Successful completion of NPA (National Phlebotomy Association) or AAH (American Allied Health) phlebotomy certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Good interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to perform under stressful emergency medical situations
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Good communication skills
• Required to have three years continuous employment in the Laboratory and is also required to pass the NPA (National Phlebotomy Association) examination.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years experience as Lab Assistant.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Correctly performs routine venipuncture.
• Correctly performs micro-collection and other special collection techniques.
• Discerns Phlebotomy Techniques according to the condition of the patient.
• Is able to perform difficult phlebotomies.
• Follows safety guidelines to ensure safety of the patient as well as own safety.
• Works well with other departments to coordinate special collections.
• Distributes clinical specimens efficiently and effectively.
• Operates centrifuge properly.
• Understand and applies proper technique according to specimen requirements.
• Correctly routes clinical specimens in a timely manner.
• Processes outpatients in timely manner and ensures they are drawn within 15 minutes.
• Accurately retrieves patient reports from computer files.
• Accurately codes laboratory orders from the nursing unit into the laboratory information system.
• Sorts and delivers all inpatient, outpatient, and reference reports.
• Performs effectively and efficiently in complex emergency situations such as multiple trauma or disaster.
• Trains new Laboratory Assistants in the proper performance of Phlebotomy Technique.
• Deals effectively with other hospital departments to help resolve problem situations involving the phlebotomy, Specimen Processing or Clerical Areas.
• Insures the integrity of submitted clinical specimens.
• Pre-processes surgically obtained and other irreplaceable specialty testing.
• Completes the detailed paperwork for studies/investigational testing.
• Enters the results of testing done at reference labs.
• Maintains all quality assurance/quality control logs for the Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing Departments.
• Prioritizes collection work for Phlebotomy team and dispatches phlebotomist accordingly.
• Regularly checks computer files (OSR and LSR) for improperly collected or missed specimens.
• Resolves the problem or routes to appropriate personnel.
• Attends at least 80% of all continuing education programs as established by the Laboratory Manager.
• Assists in training of new phlebotomy employees through: Demonstrating proper techniques and assisting with venipuncture when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED