Lab Assistant Phlebotomist - Evenings

SSM Health

102d

About The Position

This is a Full-time Evening-shift position working five 8-hour shifts per week with a weekend and holiday rotation. The hours are 2pm-10:30pm. All the duties and standards of this position will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the health system. The duties for a specific position with this title will be defined and assigned by the immediate department director/manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy Certificates preferred.
• Good oral, written and electronic data communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time, organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards and cope with professional stress.
• Ability to work with and interpret numbers and figures.
• Ability to physically perform necessary documentation in writing or using tape recorder.
• Ability to manipulate safely biological hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• CPR certification is not required but is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in Phlebotomy, Processing, Transporting, Posting and/or Billing, Ancillary testing, Anatomical Pathology, Blood Bank, Special Testing and Microbiology.
• Processes patients, specimens, orders, reports, requests; assists pathologists and residents in the performance of autopsies.
• Collects and transports specimens in a courteous, timely and accurate manner.
• Sets priorities with changing workload to ensure the final reporting of test results are within prescribed time limits.
• Accurately and precisely performs duties following clinical procedures and standards.
• Ensures that patient identification information matches test request information consistently.
• Responds to STAT orders immediately and meets turnaround times for routine and STAT specimens consistently.
• Records appropriate comments in the Hospital Information System when applicable.
• Handles equipment as trained and recognizes and reports computer malfunctions to supervisory personnel.
• Responsible for proper specimen processing, follows procedures for reference work and billing of patients.
• Distributes processed specimens to the appropriate departments in a timely basis.
• Maintains department supplies and performs diener duties according to department procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action.
• Utilizes problem-solving skills in a variety of situations, which require corrective actions.
• Accepts, follows up, and completes all additional duties that will need to be performed to maintain quality work and provide excellent service to our customers.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave for eligible team members.
• Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees