Laboratory Assistant Full Time Variable Shifts

Adventist Health • Ukiah, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast. Job Summary: Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.
• Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI.
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII): Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens for a variety of Laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques.
• Handles/transports Lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients.
• Receives specimens for testing; assesses specimens upon receipt according to established criteria to determine acceptability.
• Handles and processes a variety of specimen types to prepare them for analysis.
• Completes computerized tasks for patient registration and/or test order entry into the lab information system.
• Prepares and/or packages specimens for transport to another Adventist Health or outside reference laboratory.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies in work area and/or on phlebotomy cart.
• Maintains required records by completing basic documentation of pre-analytic and post-analytic work.
• Participates in managing the laboratory workflow by monitoring pending work and escalating priority work.
• Verbally communicates released/reported results.
• Routes, distributes and retransmits released/reported results.
• Stores and retrieves specimens.
• Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists the caller as appropriate.
• Communicates with customer to clarify ambiguous, unclear or duplicate test orders.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED