Laboratory Assistant (Full Time)

North Country Healthcare•Berlin, NH

3d•$20 - $27

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs phlebotomy, specimen processing, patient registration, and limited laboratory testing. The role obtains and processes specimens, performs assigned waived- and moderate-complexity laboratory tests, and may assist medical technologists or medical laboratory technicians with other tests, quality controls, and projects. It also includes patient-facing service, accurate order and result entry, specimen transport, equipment cleaning and disinfection, and adherence to safety, privacy, and compliance procedures.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Familiarity with computer applications.
Technical aptitude and willingness to learn software applications used at AVH.
Pleasant disposition and ability to interact with the public.
Time management skills and attention to detail.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
Phlebotomy certificate desirable.
Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
Clerical or secretarial experience preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, cooperative service to patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers, and providers; anticipate service needs and address issues.
Collaborate within and outside the department, support performance improvement, follow through on commitments, and adapt to differing viewpoints and change.
Accept responsibility for personal actions, behavior, and decisions; comply with attendance and punctuality expectations.
Obtain specimens and independently perform laboratory tests in CLIA waived and moderate complexity categories.
Assist medical technologists or medical laboratory technicians with other tests, quality controls, and projects as assigned.
Perform phlebotomy, obtaining venous and capillary blood specimens as ordered.
Complete specimen processing paperwork, patient registration, order entry, and result entry accurately and promptly, including in Meditech.
Transport STAT blood work and specimens from the OR, and alert the Laboratory Technician to STAT testing.
Clean and disinfect equipment.
Assess patients for risk or potential neglect or abuse and make referrals as appropriate.
For Medicare patients, determine whether ordered tests meet medical necessity guidelines and obtain an Advanced Beneficiary Notice before specimen collection when indicated.
Consult with the ordering practitioner about a test diagnosis when needed.
Use general laboratory information system applications proficiently and maintain competencies, referring to Standard Operating Procedures when needed.
Maintain a safe environment and observe standard safety practices, especially standard precautions.
Process reference laboratory and pathology testing.
Perform breath alcohol testing and maintain current certification.
Collect urine drug screens and maintain current DOT certification.
Comply with patient privacy and HIPPA regulations and the phone usage policy at NCH.