Laboratory Assistant II

Springfield Clinic

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II performs a variety of laboratory functions independently or under the supervision of a technologist. Duties include collecting and processing specimens, entering orders into the laboratory computer, logging results, performing assigned tests and EKGs, and providing instructions for at-home collections. The role also includes patient reception and scheduling duties, travel to multiple locations as needed, and compliance with clinic policies, training requirements, and customer service standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; documentation must be provided.
Experience in phlebotomy is required.
Must be competency assessed before performing patient testing.
Must be able to communicate well.
Must be able to lift occasional light loads up to 20 pounds.
Must be able to stand, bend over, and walk for long periods.
Must be able to handle heavy workloads, competing demands, and stress well.
After three months of employment at the Clinic, the employee should be fully capable of performing as a laboratory assistant.

Responsibilities

Support patient well-being while patients are in the laboratory and collect the proper specimens.
Provide patients with instructions for at-home collections and complete accompanying paperwork.
Enter orders into the laboratory computer.
Collect blood, urine, nasal wash, throat, and MRSA specimens, and perform EKGs.
Process specimens according to laboratory procedures.
Set up urine and throat cultures as assigned.
Perform rapid strep tests, urine dipstick analyses, urine pregnancy tests, IStat, and other assigned testing.
Perform and record quality control when appropriate; log results on worksheets and in the computer.
Perform reception duties, including scheduling patients in IDX, looking up patient orders, and answering telephone calls courteously and helpfully.
Travel to multiple locations as needed.
Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policies and procedures.
Adhere to OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishment requirements per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and follow the SC Way customer service philosophy.
Perform other job duties as assigned.