Physician Office Lab Assistant(POLA) Atrium Health One Health Denver Family Medicine FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Denver, NC

55d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Office Lab Assistant (POLA) at Atrium Health One Health Denver Family Medicine is a full-time position responsible for performing moderately complex laboratory testing. This role involves preparing specimens, maintaining equipment, performing quality controls, and analyzing test results. The POLA works closely with physicians and other healthcare teammates in an environment that may contain biohazardous materials and other hazards. The position requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required.

Nice To Haves

Performing complete blood counts
Clinical training in phlebotomy
Clinical training in medical office assisting
Clinical training in nursing
Clinical training in radiology

Responsibilities

Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed.
Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
Calculates, reports, and records test results.
Analyzes results for critical values and reports results immediately.
Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.