Lab Support Technician-PRN
About The Position
This PRN position involves collecting patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy, documenting sample receipt in the Lab Information System (LIS), and preparing them for analysis. The role requires correlating patient samples to provider laboratory test orders, performing and reporting Point of Care laboratory testing, and identifying/resolving patient circumstances that might interfere with accurate sample collection. Effective communication with nursing and unit staff is essential for relaying information concerning patient collections. Responsibilities also include collecting, processing, and distributing lab specimens, aiding in specimen preparation for analysis, and potentially assisting with routine technical procedures. The role involves preparing blood components, performing diverse clerical duties such as order processing, report filing, patient billing, data retrieval, test cancellation, and problem-solving. Communication with clients and staff regarding test orders, collection information, problem-solving, referrals, and test results is also a key function. Additionally, the position contributes to maintaining section safety, cleanliness, quality control, and general supply inventory levels.
Requirements
- Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
Responsibilities
- Collects patient samples using best practices for phlebotomy.
- Documents receipt of patient samples in Lab Information System (LIS) and prepares them for analysis.
- Collects patient specimens in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.
- Correlates patient samples to provider laboratory test orders in the LIS/EMR.
- Performs and reports Point of Care laboratory testing as required.
- Uses education and experience to identify and resolve patient circumstances that might interfere with accurate sample collection.
- Communicates effectively with nursing and unit staff to relay information concerning patient collections.
- Collects processes and or distributes lab specimens to in-house or reference destinations.
- Aids in preparing specimens for analysis.
- May assist with routine technical procedures.
- Prepares blood components as directed including sign in out.
- Performs diverse clerical duties including order processing report filing patient billing enter retrieving lab data canceling tests problem-solving.
- Communicates with clients and staff in providing test order or collection information problem-solving or referral and providing test result information per protocol.
- Aids in maintaining section safety cleanliness quality control and general supply inventory levels.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
