Laboratory Assistant (SEIU), Per Diem, Rotating Shift

Mid-Columbia Medical Center • San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had. 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. This position is represented by SEIU.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• 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
• 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 as appropriate for affiliate to ensure complete 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 performing duties such as monitoring pending work, escalating priority work, locating specimens, and coordinating specimen recollections.
• 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: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees