PHLEBOTOMIST/CLINICAL LAB ASST (Full Time)

Seneca Healthcare District•Chester, CA

21h•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist/Clinical Lab Assistant assists with specimen preparation, operation of selected equipment, clerical duties, and pre-analytic assessment to ensure submitted specimens are suitable for processing. The role performs venipuncture and capillary puncture, supports workload data collection and reporting, and completes specimen handling, documentation, billing, reference-laboratory preparation, and laboratory maintenance tasks. It also involves maintaining patient confidentiality, following safety and quality procedures, participating in professional development, and completing assigned work as directed by the Laboratory Manager.

Requirements

California State certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician is required.
Ability to spell and file accurately.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with personnel, patients, physicians, and the general public in person and by telephone.
Ability to operate and perform minor troubleshooting of clerical electronic equipment, including fax machines, telephones, PCs, the LIS/EMR, and connection to the Lab Corp Reference Laboratory.
Ability to follow safe work practices and comply with hospital and governmental safety regulations.
Ability to comply with Federal, State, and local laws governing business conduct and to conduct business ethically and professionally.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Computer spreadsheet and word processing skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients as needed or directed, using established protocols and an empathetic manner.
Verify specimen requirements for laboratory and reference-laboratory tests, and know the policy and reference information for TDM testing.
Enter test requisition and billing information accurately into the LIS/EMR.
Accession and label specimens, centrifuge them, and distribute them to the appropriate laboratory areas.
Complete laboratory forms and distribute completed reports, including filing and faxing according to protocol.
Prepare requisitions and specimens for reference laboratories and confirm the testing manifest is complete before sending electronic orders.
Fax reports as necessary so physicians of record receive them.
Record daily temperatures for ambient room air, refrigerators, incubators, freezers, and heat blocks.
Verify blood bank stock and prepare stock rotations for shipping according to protocol.
Follow OSHA Universal Precautions and hospital and laboratory safety requirements.
Clean work surfaces and frequently touched equipment twice daily with sanitizing solution.
Assist with cleaning and sanitizing laboratory work areas and benches; maintain stock of phlebotomy supplies, specimen bags, and forms.
Verify the AM LIS/EMR billing report for completeness and accuracy against original paper requisitions.
Protect the confidentiality of patient care information and disclose reports or results only to authorized persons.
Attend in-service education and on-the-job training as directed.
Follow general and departmental safety, security, and health policies and procedures; use safe work practices and required personal protective equipment.
Complete annual employment health requirements on time and keep licenses, certifications, and continuing education current.
Review, initial, and date Laboratory Policy & Procedure manuals annually.
Use spare time to improve the department, including reviewing inventory, restocking, and ordering needed or soon-to-expire laboratory supplies.
Recognize and resolve problems within the employee's ability.
Complete work and assigned projects as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
Promote professional growth by participating in training and continuing education and assisting with training new employees.
Provide professional customer service, communicate courteously, follow policies and procedures, and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.