Clinical Lab Associate and Phlebotomy

Catholic Health•Rockville Centre, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Coordinator performs all the programs on the Laboratory and Hospital computer systems related to the function of receiving and processing patient specimens and reporting lab results, troubleshoots computer problems and perform all programs required for computer maintenance. Rotates into other areas to provide clerical assistance, and provides phlebotomy coverage for all ranges of patients including adult, neonatal, pediatric and geriatric patients as needed.

Requirements

High School Graduate.
Ability to type and knowledge of clerical systems, medical terminology and computer systems.
Must be able to recognize and handle hazardous conditions inherent to the Laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

Some college or equivalent education desirable.
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Previous phlebotomy training preferred.
On the job or equivalent training in admitting/registration procedures.
Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Identifies and processes all specimens, verifies requisition and test data.
Performs clerical responsibilities including telephone support, maintaining files/records and report distribution as well as informational support on tests, procedures and specimen requirements.
Perform all necessary programs for the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).
Addresses and resolves any LIS/HIS problems and/or directs unresolved issues to the Coordinator, or CHS IT when necessary.
Maintains supply inventory and reports shortages to Coordinator.
Provides training for new employees and/or students as needed.
Follows patient identification protocol, verifies requisition data and identifies laboratory specimens according to procedure.
Coordinates specimen pickup for outpatient areas and ensures prompt receipt of such specimens.
Performs phlebotomy procedures for venipuncture, finger and heel-stick collection methods according to procedure.
Registers Outpatients into the HIS by interviewing patients or their representative to obtain demographic, medical and insurance information and explains insurance protocols, financial responsibility and collects co-payment as needed.
Secures all necessary signatures and forms and maintains knowledge and use of CPT and ICD-9 coding.
Performs programs for the HIS and creates and accurate computerized record.
Performs quality control procedures for admitting information and implements corrections as according to Hospital Admitting Department policy.