Laboratory Assistant

Current Opening•Jamestown, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing, and processing biological specimens. Assists in clerical duties, running POCT, and packing or unpacking supplies. Full-time, benefited position working 72 hours every two week pay period. Days of work are Monday - Friday with variable hours. Working every 4th weekend, no holidays, and no call.

Requirements

Certification as a phlebotomist is preferred.
Ability to be trained on the job.
BLS certified for CPR.
Required to attend Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training in the appropriate timeframe according to department orientation checklist.
Previous work experience in a medical setting and basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology is beneficial.
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility.
Performs POCT including quality control as needed and in accordance to laboratory procedures.
Attempts to understand patient's needs and responds accordingly.
Prioritizes the drawing of patients.
Selects the best method for obtaining a blood specimen.
Seeks guidance from lab techs/Lab Manager as needed.
Has frequent contact with patients, patient's families, physicians, nurses, and co-workers often under critical situations.
May be responsible for orientating new personnel and ensuring proper procedures are performed.
Assumes primary responsibilities for specific functions within the limits of standard practice established by policy and procedure.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to read and comprehend department policy manuals.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the major requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
Visual acuity and color perception are necessary for performing routine laboratory procedures.
Role requires moderate physical effort, including prolonged standing or kneeling at patient bedside, frequent walking between departments and handling sample materials.
Repetitive tasks like pipetting, labeling, preparing specimens, as well as lifting supplies.
The position also requires moderate sensory effect for observing collection areas, viewing and measuring samples and detecting changes in sample tests.
A comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment for this role.
A urine drug screening is required for all positions and must be completed within 30 days of the date of hire.
Position requires the individual to provide a vehicle for transportation.
Must hold a valid North Dakota Drivers License.
Continuously Visual Observation
Continuously Standing
Frequently Walking
Frequently Sitting
Continuously Hands and Finger Dexterity
Continuously Reaching with Hands and Arms
Occasionally Climbing
Frequently Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling
Continuously Hearing/Listening
Rarely Tasting or Smelling
Continuously Working Inside
Rarely Working Outside
Never Working in Extreme Heat
Never Working in Extreme Cold
Frequently Working with Hazardous Materials
Continuously Noise
Never Working in Dirt/Dust
Occasionally Driving
Frequently Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling: Up to 10 pounds
Occasionally Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling: Up to 25 pounds
Occasionally Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling: Up to 50 pounds
Rarely Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling: Up to 75 pounds
Never Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling: Up to 100 pounds
Never Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling: Over 100 pounds

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a medical setting and basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Collects venous and capillary blood specimens according to laboratory protocol.
Maintains phlebotomy tray and work area to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Provides appropriate laboratory services and care to the following age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This care will be delivered in accordance with established standards of performance.
Assists with inventory and receiving supplies.
Performs clerical duties such as filing patient reports and maintaining statistics for workload recording units.
Processes specimens to be performed in-house or sent out to reference laboratories.
Responsible for maintaining interpersonal skills, initiative, and attitude.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Performs urine drug screens with certification provided.
Performs breath alcohol testing and draws legal blood alcohols with certification provided.
Adheres to hospital and department policies.
Adheres to hospital/department exposure control policies and safety policies.