LAB ASSISTANT 1

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

5d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The Lab Assistant 1 is expected to be a positive and supportive team member, treating all customers professionally, courteously, and promptly. The role requires compliance with departmental and hospital policies, including those for infection control, HIPPA, safety, and risk management. Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, accurate data entry, providing instructions for specimen collection, answering the telephone, performing phlebotomy skills for all ages, preparing specimens for shipping, performing various sample collections (blood cultures, throat, nares, nasopharyngeal), starting tests for glucose tolerance tests, performing drug and breath alcohol screens, performing paternity collections, participating in proficiency testing, calling critical values, performing CLIA waived testing and quality control, handling blood products, responding to Code Blue and Traumas, using two patient identifiers, applying age-appropriate guidelines, performing daily quality control on Glucometers, disposing of sharps containers, and reconciling DTC reports. The position also involves demonstrating commitment to organizational values, maintaining effective communication, adhering to dress code, exhibiting initiative, completing required training, maintaining patient confidentiality, reporting to work punctually, contributing to performance improvement, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification.
One (1) year of phlebotomy experience.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive and supportive team member to staff members and the hospital.
Treat all customers in a professional, courteous, and prompt manner.
Demonstrate a professional and caring attitude.
Be compliant with Departmental and Hospital Policies and Procedures and State/Federal Regulations.
Adhere to policies and procedures for infection control, HIPPA, as well as safety and risk management.
Complete required emergency planning drills.
Interact with other departments in solving problems and working as a team.
Participate in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Serve as a liaison between the clinic and hospital labs and as a reference for nursing staff.
Keep supplies stocked and ordered as needed.
Ensure accurate patient demographics and tests are entered in computer data base.
Provide necessary instructions to customers for specimen collection.
Answer telephone and assist caller as needed.
Be proficient in phlebotomy skills for all ages using appropriate collection devices.
Prepare specimens to ship to reference labs.
Perform venipunctures and collect blood cultures.
Collect throat, nares, and nasopharyngeal samples.
Start tests and obtain specimens for glucose tolerance tests.
Perform drug and breath alcohol screens.
Perform paternity collections.
Participate in proficiency testing.
Call critical values per department policy.
Be proficient in performing CLIA waived testing.
Be proficient in performing quality control for CLIA waived testing.
Pack, unpack, and receive blood products.
Respond to Code Blue and Traumas.
Exhibit proper use of two patient identifiers.
Apply guidelines for age appropriate and patient mental status.
Perform quality control on Glucometer each day of use.
Dispose of and change sharps containers.
Reconcile DTC reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represent the organization in a positive, professional manner.
Establish and maintain effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
Adhere to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Exhibit initiative and self-motivation; maintain a consistent level of productivity and manage time and responsibilities effectively.
Complete all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participate in departmental and organizational meetings or review meeting minutes as required.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work punctually and complete assigned duties within established timeframes.
Actively contribute to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
Follow all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.