Lab Assistant Phlebotomist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Fort Thomas, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Lab Assistant Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing functions, waived and moderate complexity testing as defined by CLIA Section 493.1421, and other non-technical duties. The role involves engaging with patients with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy. St. Elizabeth Healthcare, a trusted provider for over 160 years across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, is guided by its mission to improve community health and values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Associates are considered the heart of the organization, which is committed to transforming healthcare through innovative treatments and cutting-edge technology.

Requirements

Must comply with the CLIA Section 493.1421. Requirements for Personnel performing waived and/or moderate complexity testing as Laboratory Assistant.
High School graduate or GED.
Valid Driver’ License/Meet Medical Centers Insurance requirement (necessary to work at the Edgewood facility due to the need for phlebotomists to cover nursing home draws and drive a laboratory vehicle).
Experience including customer service.
Computer skills.
Human relations and communication skills.
Customer Service skills.

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy and specimen processing functions.
Performs waived and moderate complexity testing as defined by CLIA Section 493.1421 and as approved by the Medical Director.
Performs other non-technical duties as assigned.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Receives, processes and transports specimens to laboratory sections and reference labs.
Locates specimens that have “add-on tests” as well as other specimen processing duties.
Centrifuge blood and urine specimens for analysis.
Aliquot specimens and prepare for analysis.
Checks work lists and reports for efficient specimen analysis.
Reports testing according to established protocols including evaluation of specimen acceptability.
Provides support functions to technologist including the loading and maintaining of instruments, assist in re-constituting reagents, thawing, pooling, of blood products, assists in maintenance and repair of clinical equipment.
Completes all mandatory competencies and training modules along with review of all departmental policies and procedures and must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Greets patients using AIDET, evaluates orders for types of specimens and appropriate handling requirements and uses hospital and laboratory computer systems to obtain information and handle requests.
Safely collects quality samples according to laboratory policies and procedures (for the accurate and timely completion of testing).
Uses a variety of devices to collect specimens, organizes and maintains supplies.
Enhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education and in-service training and the School of Medical Technology.
Implements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and productive work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.