Lab Assistant | Portland, Maine | Full-Time

InterMed PA•Portland, ME

36d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Understands all specimen requirements and can perform phlebotomy for both adult patients and pediatric patients Always identify patients with two unique identifiers Understands LIS and EMR systems to accession and process all lab samples, including outside orders Transfer orders from EMR to LIS and enter appropriate information Knows and instructs patients on proper procedure for urine/stool/sputum collection Knows what vacutainer tubes to draw for which tests and ensures that all specimens are labeled properly Checks send-out log to be sure all reports have been received, call performing lab if copies of report still pending Ensures all supply levels are maintained and adequate Orders supplies as instructed by supervisor Performs other clinical or administrative office tasks as necessary (if applicable to site) Prepares samples for transport and knows all specimen processing procedures Adheres to site-specific workflows Keeps work area clean, stocked and organized Packages Biohazardous Waste to prepare for scheduled pick up Understands and can perform all POCT including Quick Strep, Urine hCG, Urine Dip, Quick Flu, Occult Blood, and Urine Drug Screen Perform and document QC when necessary Transfer orders from EMR to LIS and enter appropriate information Orders supplies as instructed by supervisor Perform and document QC when necessary Knows and abides by personnel policies and procedures Maintains excellent customer service with patients, staff, and physicians Assists in training new employees as directed Work on quality improvement initiatives with manager, as directed Follows all OSHA and CLIA regulations as applied to InterMed Performs and documents on OSHA Log: Performs and documents on OSHA Log: Disinfect counters with 10% bleach daily Disinfect phlebotomy chairs/area with 10% bleach daily Check surrounding offices for samples daily Empty Confidential Trash daily Clean Centrifuge weekly Disinfect large waste buckets weekly Change sharps containers as needed Monitor and document temperatures As directed, consistently performs all the following tasks: “Scanned Lab Composite” workflow daily Scrub lab schedules to check for orders ahead of appointment times Perform “no-show” workflow from lab schedules Ability to work in the processing area independently and without performance concerns Audits the POCT office logs If applicable, assists the technologists in the following areas: Understands and can plant all in-house cultures, including urine cultures, strep cultures (throat and vaginal) Builds and checks Micro work lists for Urine Cultures, Strep Cultures, and Vaginal Cultures Disassembles and cleans urinalysis analyzer daily Orders processing supplies as needed from various vendors and companies Processing and distributing sample to the appropriate performing departments Performing QC on waived platforms Processing urine samples on the automated platform and prepare for microscopic examination Plating microbiology cultures Capping and storing samples Processing Urgent Care samples STAT Any additional projects within the scope of position, as directed “Scanned Lab Composite” workflow daily Scrub lab schedules to check for orders ahead of appointment times Perform “no-show” workflow from lab schedules Ability to work in the processing area independently and without performance concerns Audits the POCT office logs Understands and can plant all in-house cultures, including urine cultures, strep cultures (throat and vaginal) Builds and checks Micro work lists for Urine Cultures, Strep Cultures, and Vaginal Cultures Processing and distributing sample to the appropriate performing departments Performing QC on waived platforms Processing urine samples on the automated platform and prepare for microscopic examination Plating microbiology cultures Capping and storing samples Processing Urgent Care samples STAT Any additional projects within the scope of position, as directed

Requirements

Skilled and experienced phlebotomist with at least 1 years' experience in phlebotomy with all types of patients and processing
Excellent professional judgment, phone skills and decision-making ability
Must be able to implement universal precautions always
Ability to calm anxious patients
Teamwork and cooperation
Ability to multi-task with little to no guidance
Concern for order, quality, and accuracy
Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work independently
Flexible as assignments and locations change
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Perform the N-95 Fit testing, unless medically excused