Laboratory Assistant (Phlebotomist), Per Diem, Variable Shifts

Hialeah Hospital • Hialeah, FL

8d

About The Position

Performs clerical and specimen-processing duties at the front desk and uses the laboratory computer system appropriately. Interacts effectively with nursing, medical and laboratory staff, patients, visitors, and others. Organizes priorities to complete work within appropriate time frames; assesses whether patient identification is adequate and requests proper identification when needed; and interrupts routine collection duties to fulfill STAT or timed collection requests. Notifies the Lab Coordinator or a supervisor when workload requires additional personnel or when laboratory policy conflicts with requests or instructions from nursing staff or physicians.

Collects blood specimens using appropriate techniques from patients of all age groups. Performs charges and credits to ensure patients are charged appropriately, charts patient results promptly on the permanent record, and identifies, researches, and follows up on charting discrepancies. Oversees trainees in work activities.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills required.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and specimen-processing duties at the front desk.
• Use the laboratory computer system appropriately.
• Interact effectively with nursing, medical, and laboratory staff, patients, visitors, and others.
• Organize work priorities to complete tasks within appropriate time frames.
• Assess the adequacy of patient identification and request proper identification when necessary.
• Interrupt routine collection duties to perform STAT or timed collection requests.
• Notify the Lab Coordinator or a supervisor when workload requires additional personnel.
• Inform the Lab Coordinator or a supervisor when laboratory policy conflicts with requests or instructions from nursing staff or physicians.
• Collect blood specimens from appropriate patients using appropriate techniques, including patients of all age groups.
• Perform charges and credits so patients are charged appropriately.
• Chart patient results promptly on the permanent record.
• Identify, research, and follow up on discrepancies in charting.
• Oversee trainees in work activities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED