Lab Assistant Outpatient Lab/Per Diem

CHRISTUS Health • Santa Fe, NM

5h

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Is trained to perform processing blood and other body fluids,
sendouts, and other tests as required. Obtains blood samples from the correct
patient, ensuring that the blood is properly drawn and labeled following
established procedures to assure the proper specimen for the requested testing.
Is trained to become competent at venipunctures and skin punctures. May register
and interview patients, obtaining accurate demographic and financial
information.  May be required to verify medical necessity for all Medicare
patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to register patients, obtain specimens and dispense critical information in accordance with section, laboratory, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Must be able to read and write English and be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to operate laboratory equipment, computer systems.
• Relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• perform processing blood and other body fluids
• perform sendouts
• perform other tests as required
• Obtain blood samples from the correct patient
• ensure that the blood is properly drawn and labeled following established procedures to assure the proper specimen for the requested testing
• become competent at venipunctures and skin punctures
• register and interview patients, obtaining accurate demographic and financial information
• verify medical necessity for all Medicare patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED