Medical Lab Assistant

White-Wilson Medical Center,P.A.•Destin, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine laboratory analytical procedures and QC related to general laboratory testing. Receives, processes, and distributes human biological specimens. Performs various functions, including data entry, rapid kit testing, loading samples onto waived analyzers, preparing slides for staining, and transport to other laboratories under COLA/CLIA regulations.

Requirements

1+ year of successful phlebotomy experience with straight needles in fast paced setting.
Proficient with the order of draw.
Fulfill educational requirements consistent with classification for waived testing as defined under the CLIA '88 regulations.
Certification specializing in Phlebotomy credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians or similar.
Current American Heart Association recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows established policies and procedures as they relate to the Laboratory.
Completes venipunctures and/or finger-sticks on patients in all age groups.
Receives, collects, and labels all specimen types as appropriate while maintaining specimen integrity.
Completes waived test procedures following written procedures conforming to current standards and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Completes and maintains QC data for waived applications at facility.
Receive, centrifuge, accession, process, and transport specimens.
Maintains competency with instrumentation set-up and maintenance.
Maintain, clean, and sterilize work areas while following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
Perform clerical duties which may include answering phones, patient data entry/verifying, ordering tests, maintaining clinical documents, and filing.
Performs supply inventory as assigned to prevent shortages in assigned work areas.
Notifies supervisor promptly of customer concerns, unsafe conditions, and malfunctioning instruments or test procedures.
Maintains current knowledge and training on equipment and procedures.
Maintains competence in computer skills pertaining to order entry/comprehension, collections, result entry, patient report retrieval, reporting tasks, EMR resolutions and billing trailers.
Assist supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (COLA, etc.)
Maintains basic knowledge of medical coding and keeps abreast of annual changes and updates.
Attends department meetings and clinic required meetings.
Consistently displays a positive attitude and a personal commitment to excellence with customer satisfaction and technical development.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.