LAB ASSISTANT REGIONAL LEAD - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Summary/Objective A Laboratory Assistant Regional Lead performs the roles of phlebotomy, specimen processing, point of care testing, provides training, maintains inventory for the department, ensures staff coverage in all regional locations, creates the schedules, and documents any corrective action needed in the department. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Phlebotomy skills are such that specimens are obtained correctly and specimen integrity is maintained. Responsible for training new employees to ensure phlebotomy competency and training documentation is complete. Verifies accurate and correct information on patients and proceeds to accurate labeling of specimens Accurate data entry skills in verifying correct patient information, requested tests, and specimen accessioning information into the LIS Professional attitude with patients including assistance with patients’ questions and giving instructions on specimen collection and handling Processes specimens to achieve maximum accuracy, efficiency, and productivity. Performs point of care testing and demonstrates accurate test result reporting. Tracks and maintains records and reports and provides complete and full documentation of any problem or resolution of a problem Performs accurate and reproducible results of WAIVED testing as ordered by the physician producing results in a timely manner Performs quality control on WAIVED testing and maintains records in the appropriate log Participates in Proficiency Testing programs for WAIVED testing Responds to questions by physicians and other clinical staff in a timely manner Uses available reference materials and telephone support to assure the appropriate handling of tests of an unusual nature Maintains a well-stocked, clean, and orderly work environment. Responsible for reviewing inventory and determining supply order to ensure adequacy. Adheres to all safety standards in the handling of biohazardous specimens Ensures there is proper coverage of lab assistants in all the regional locations Documents any corrective action needed and works with the Laboratory Manager to deliver the information Creates the schedule for the lab assistants in all the regional locations Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility Not applicable – not a supervisory position

Requirements

High school diploma required along previous phlebotomy experience.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and data entry skills.
Knowledge of specimen collection, specimen requirements, specimen integrity and specimen handling.
CPR/BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years experience as a phlebotomist, Laboratory Assistant, or Laboratory Specimen Processor to include phlebotomy performed on all ages and ability to adapt to multiple computer systems.

Responsibilities

Phlebotomy skills are such that specimens are obtained correctly and specimen integrity is maintained. Responsible for training new employees to ensure phlebotomy competency and training documentation is complete.
Verifies accurate and correct information on patients and proceeds to accurate labeling of specimens
Accurate data entry skills in verifying correct patient information, requested tests, and specimen accessioning information into the LIS
Professional attitude with patients including assistance with patients’ questions and giving instructions on specimen collection and handling
Processes specimens to achieve maximum accuracy, efficiency, and productivity. Performs point of care testing and demonstrates accurate test result reporting.
Tracks and maintains records and reports and provides complete and full documentation of any problem or resolution of a problem
Performs accurate and reproducible results of WAIVED testing as ordered by the physician producing results in a timely manner
Performs quality control on WAIVED testing and maintains records in the appropriate log
Participates in Proficiency Testing programs for WAIVED testing
Responds to questions by physicians and other clinical staff in a timely manner
Uses available reference materials and telephone support to assure the appropriate handling of tests of an unusual nature
Maintains a well-stocked, clean, and orderly work environment. Responsible for reviewing inventory and determining supply order to ensure adequacy.
Adheres to all safety standards in the handling of biohazardous specimens
Ensures there is proper coverage of lab assistants in all the regional locations
Documents any corrective action needed and works with the Laboratory Manager to deliver the information
Creates the schedule for the lab assistants in all the regional locations
Performs any other miscellaneous duties as assigned