Lab Assistant - Certified
About The Position
As our Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Requirements
- California CPT-1 or CPT-2 or certification or other California state certification permitting phlebotomy
- 1 year Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist experience
Nice To Haves
- Lab Assistant/phlebotomist in an acute care hospital
Responsibilities
- Collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.
- Utilize expertise and advanced technology for specimen collection and processing.
- Maintain a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures.
- Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.
- Commit to continuous learning and professional development.
- Job Specific Duties for all Lab Assistants 1.1 - 1.10
- Job Specific Duties for specific areas are as follows: Phlebotomy 2.1 -2.5, Processing 3.1 - 3.4, Pre/Post Analytical Duties 4.1 - 4.7.
- Evaluation based on direct observation of routine performance, monitoring entry of information in the Laboratory Information System, review of records and logs, direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks, assessment of technical and problem solving skills, and co-worker/customer feedback.
- Metric is identified as an action. Metric is evaluated by criteria that E = exceeds, M = meets, or DNM = Does not meet the desired performance.
- Communication techniques result in understanding by all ages served.
- The department, as a whole, meets current Lab Council patient satisfactions goals for the assigned facility.
- Utilizes the A.I.D.E.T principles on a consistent basis.
- Keeps work area clean and organized.
- Maintains inspection readiness.
- Clarifies orders as needed through communication with nursing units, clinic offices, or tertiary reference labs, documenting actions taken.
- Follows verbal and or written instructions on a consistent and accurate basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
