Laboratory Assistant (Outpatient), Full-time, Variable Shift
About The Position
Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Collects, distributes and analyzes specimens in an inpatient setting. Supports laboratory including specimen ordering, processing and preparation for testing. Monitors specimens for send out to reference laboratory. Performs specimen collection as needed. Focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection; may perform other, less complex technical and clerical tasks. Works on activities of a diverse scope requiring minimal interpretation of policies and guidelines. Runs program(s) with moderate budget/impact.
Requirements
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Collects, processes, and preserves specimens.
- Performs clerical duties to process and report test results.
- Prioritize based on order status (STAT, ASAP, routine).
- Performs blood collection on inpatients and/or outpatients in all areas of the hospital or satellite locations, to include adult venipuncture, neonate venipuncture and heel stick and special testing such as bleeding time, blood cultures, etc.
- Ensures all specimens are properly labeled and meet specimen requirements.
- Resolves and documents labeling discrepancies according to policy.
- Processes and maintains records of specimens sent to reference labs.
- Assists in inventory management including ordering supplies and stocking supplies.
- Performs Microbiology primary processing including properly making slides for gram stains.
- Receives specimens in the lab properly and properly inoculates appropriate media.
- Performs testing according to laboratory policies including quality control standards, calibrations, and documentation.
- Documents quality control, calibration and test results.
- Performs collection audits on LIS to monitor status of specimens.
- Identifies specimens or tests results problems and notifies appropriate lab personnel.
- Reports panic, stat or other abnormal test results following approval of Clinical Lab Scientist.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- All required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
