Phlebotomist /Lab Assistant, Urgent Care (Days)

Memorial Health System • Chatham, IL

8d • $16 - $24

About The Position

The basic function of this position requires that the employee be able to perform rudimentary laboratory duties. A variety of tasks fall within this classification such as blood collection from patients of all ages; performance of CLIA waived testing/other specimen collection; maintaining the stock of phlebotomy supplies; knowledge of insurance requirements for laboratory testing;pletion of paperwork to apany specimens; and basic scheduling.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Previousputer experience required
• Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments during the interview process in order to be further considered for this position: Listening Skills and Data Entry.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a phlebotomy course, preferred.
• Certification for breath alcohol testing and drug screening, preferred.
• Previous phlebotomy skills for collection of samples on all types and ages of patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all federal guidelines and clinic policies and procedures including, but not limited to laboratory, drug and alcohol testing, blood borne pathogens, chemical safety, administrative policies and procedures, and corporatepliance. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Practices within scope and current standards of care.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, andmunicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. Depending on clinic, may perform EKG's/rhythm strips, breathing treatments, pulse ox, oxygen administration and place/remove Holter monitors.
• Ads to strict quality control policies, procedures and manufactures guidelines. Maintains appropriate documentation related to quality processes. Accountable for achieving quality standards.
• Assists with the ordering, care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Assists in the clinic overall financial performance.
• Completes all required paperwork to apany specimens for testing viaputer entry.
• Participates in the orientation and/or phlebotomy training of personnel as directed by administrative staff, supervisor or other authorized personnel.
• Assists clinic in meeting goals related to quality and patient satisfaction by providing outstanding service andpassion whilepleting phlebotomy/lab tasks.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in aplishing team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED