Lab Assistant Outreach (Effingham Clinic)

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Effingham Clinic, IL

4d•$18 - $28

About The Position

The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and patient registration for outreach clients. The role is based at the Effingham Clinic in the Lab department and requires 20 hours per week. Pay is based on experience, with an estimated compensation range of $17.79–$27.57 per hour and a starting rate of $17.79 per hour. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Illinois driver’s license.
Auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Audit charts at client sites to ensure provider-ordered tests are completed at scheduled times and results are recorded on the patient’s chart.
Collect throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies.
Collect urine and/or alcohol specimens for non-chain-of-custody drug-screen testing.
Label tubes and containers and package specimens for courier pickup when needed.
Maintain positive client relations with patients and staff at long-term care facilities or provider offices.
Maintain records of patients and clients served.
Keep work areas neat and orderly; clean and decontaminate counters and drawing stations each shift, and empty sharps disposal containers.
Obtain diagnosis information from providers for each test ordered and document it on the lab order.
Perform and document point-of-care test quality control as appropriate, and perform patient point-of-care testing.
Perform maintenance and daily cleaning on centrifuges.
Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture using appropriate procedures and supplies, including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements.
Read and document daily temperature logs.
Register patients and order tests in Laboratory Information Systems.
Schedule tests to be drawn and completed.
Take inventory and restock supplies.
Use safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including verbal verification with patients, family members, and/or staff at provider offices and long-term care facilities.
Work with staff at long-term care facilities or provider offices to correct discrepancies with orders, insurance information, or diagnosis codes.