Lab Assistant II- Per Diem/Shift Varies

Coral Gables Hospital•Coral Gables, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform venous puncture, skin punctures (for bleeding time only), finger sticks for in-patients and out-patients. Perform clerical duties as assigned. Process specimens and delivers to different sections of the laboratory. Perform messenger duties of specimens.

Requirements

Ability to perform venous punctures, skin punctures, and finger sticks.
Ability to work on computers
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Meets and strives to exceed all customer needs. Promotes positive image of hospital.
Displays attentiveness, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy in responding to others.
Works together to maximize results within the department, as well as throughout the hospital.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to work process change, makes decisions and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.
Meets performance expectations for volume, timeliness, and quality.
Originates, develops, or implements new methods to accomplish objectives.
Makes practical decisions and recommendations reflecting logical analysis of problem and/or issues.
Conveys information in a concise, accurate, and understandable manner, and applies confidentiality as appropriate.
Phlebotomy certification a must
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year experience as a phlebotomist in a physician office or hospital setting preferred.
Phlebotomy registry preferred.

Responsibilities

Properly identifies patients using two identifiers, neither of which is the room number.
Performs venepuncture using approved aseptic technique.
Appropriately labels specimens at the patient's bedside.
Times, dates, and initials all collected specimens.
Patient safety is assured before, during, and after blood collection.
Uses "unable to obtain" slips correctly.
Sorts requests correctly so that specimens are drawn on time.
Logs specimens into the laboratory computer correctly.
Delivers specimens to the correct section of the laboratory within expected time frame for type of specimen collected.
When working login, locates a phlebotomist within acceptable time frames to collect routine, timed and STAT orders.
When working login, promptly process incoming samples and distributes them within expected time frames.
Appropriately cancels orders for unreceived specimens after properly documenting the nurse notified.
Answers the telephones promptly and appropriately.
Charts patient reports accurately paying strict attention to medical record numbers and order of reports in the chart.
Times specimens correctly when logging them in.
Proficient in printing collection lists.
Uses copiers and fax machines properly.
Keeps area neat and clean.
Understands how to use the manual login system for back up in case of LIS or HIS downtime.
Demonstrates ability to adapt to young adult, adult, and geriatric patient populations by modifying interview techniques, identifying psychosocial, physical and educational needs specific to the patient's age.
Assist delivering specimens or blood products between the hospital and lab when urgently needed.