CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT

Independence Health System•Unity Township, PA

29d

About The Position

Assists technical staff in the preparation, processing, handling and tracking of laboratory specimens. Competent in general laboratory support services such as computer system order entry, registration of patients, procurement and handling of specimens and orders. May work in clinical lab, cytology and microbiology.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Nice To Haves

Experience as a lab assistant.
Experience in laboratory specimen procurement and receiving position or enrolled in an appropriate clinical Laboratory program.
Experience in a specimen receiving position.
Experience as phlebotomist.
Experience handling patient specimens.
College/Technical school experience with laboratory specimens
Core course completion in a Biological Science, or related field
Experience in Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in appropriate computer system functions
Assures accuracy of patient specimen identification, data entry, and transcription of information.
seeks resolution of questionable information in a timely manner
utilizes effectively order entry system to place requests for supplies and services and aid in trouble shooting
ensures continuity of communication from physician orders through to resulting
monitors various reports to track specimens and/or results
retrieves information in an efficient manner providing timely resolution to inquires
Maintains a general understanding of the HIS-LIS exchange of information and the overall information requirements to ensure accurate completion of communication transactions.
verifies the correct identification of patient specimens and laboratory orders
accessions patient specimens and orders accurately and completely to ensure successful and timely progression of testing
labels specimens according to departmental policy to ensure correct specimen identification through processing to reporting of results
maintains knowledge of current specimen requirements to assess basic specimen integrity
forwards specimens to appropriate laboratory sections in a timely manner to maintain departmental efficiency
Plans and utilizes time effectively and efficiently to maintain optimal testing turnaround time
uses time to departmental advantage by filling in with office work, assisting technical staff, performing general housekeeping duties, putting away supplies, or performing other duties as necessary
demonstrates ability to deal with changes in priorities to provide smooth and consistent workflow
organizes records/reports to enable timely retrieval of information
facilitates distribution of supplies and information between hospital employees and physician offices
assures work area is organized, stocked and clean
retrieves requested information in a timely manner
effectively communicates specimen collection requirements as requested
handles telephone communications with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality
seeks guidance or asks for assistance from appropriate personnel regarding unusual requests or problems
effectively communicates and/or obtains documentation for continuity of workflow
quality control
quality assurance
record retention
requisitions and orders
billing
biohazard waste management
safety
specimen packaging and shipping.
Actively begins breath alcohol training and urine drug screen training.
Other duties as assigned.