Lab Asst. 2nd shift.

Southeast Health•Dothan, AL

22h

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy and accessioning functions and non-technical duties in areas including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services. Job Description Minimum Requirements Equivalent of four years of high school education preferred; One year of full time experience preferred; Certification eligible with a National Phlebotomy Association preferred; Proficient in LIS Accessioning and Reference Laboratory Send-outs

Requirements

Equivalent of four years of high school education preferred
One year of full time experience preferred
Certification eligible with a National Phlebotomy Association preferred
Proficient in LIS Accessioning and Reference Laboratory Send-outs

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick, and bleeding time) according to established procedure
Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes
Determines priority of STAT draws.
Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing
Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions
Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load statistics
Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow
Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at the hospital in the performance of phlebotomy duties
Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards
Responsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens
Readily accepts changes in assignment.
Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed.
May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility, and may be required to do work of lesser responsibilty when the workload of the department so requires
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
Will act as a receptionist, greet patients, and answer phones in the outpatient lab when required
Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department
Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas
Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload
Performance of electrocardiograms