Tech Lab Assist I - Lab Clinical Lab - FT Evenings

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

14h•$39,645 - $58,427

About The Position

The Tech Lab Assist I provides technical, operational, and clerical support to Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Processing. The role assists with pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes, documentation, and laboratory result processing related to the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of disease. It runs waived and non-waived tests according to laboratory policies, maintains supplies and an orderly work environment, and learns new procedures and assignments within a reasonable time frame. Responsibilities also include triaging, accessioning, labeling, distributing, and maintaining the integrity of specimens; entering specimen identification and accessioning data; prioritizing collection orders, including STAT orders; locating specimens and preparing batches for reference laboratory testing; and troubleshooting order, collection, and specimen rejection issues. The position performs phlebotomy at hospital or off-site locations, including venipunctures, heel punctures, and capillary sticks, and collects other designated laboratory specimens. The role follows laboratory quality-control procedures and documents quality-control activities, temperatures, specimen logs, and maintenance. It provides courteous service to inpatients and outpatients, supports patient safety practices, works cooperatively with colleagues, and complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
Nationally recognized Phlebotomy certification.
Ability to bend and reach intermittently, walk one to three miles, stand, and lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work under time constraints, manage multiple tasks, handle frequent interruptions, and prioritize and organize tasks effectively.

Nice To Haves

College courses in subjects such as anatomy and physiology, biology, and chemistry.
Self-motivated, with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to think independently and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Provide technical, operational, and clerical support to Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, and Processing.
Assist with pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes, documentation, and processing of laboratory results.
Run waived and non-waived tests according to laboratory policies.
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and communicate shortages to the appropriate coordinator.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment and learn new procedures and assignments within a reasonable time frame.
Triage, accession, label, and appropriately distribute incoming specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
Perform data entry for specimen identification and accessioning.
Organize and prioritize collection orders, including giving appropriate urgency to STAT orders.
Run outstanding reports to locate specimens; batch and package specimens for reference laboratory testing.
Troubleshoot order issues, specimen collections, and rejection protocols.
Perform phlebotomy at hospital or off-site locations, including venipunctures, heel punctures, and capillary sticks, using specified safety techniques.
Collect other laboratory specimens as designated by procedure.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and protocols, and document QC activities, temperatures, specimen log sheets, and maintenance performed.
Notify the coordinator of occurrences.
Provide prompt, courteous service to inpatients and outpatients, listen to customer needs, and follow through or seek authorized assistance.
Follow patient safety requirements, including reporting errors and near misses and adhering to procedures for patient identification, hand hygiene, specimen collection, and labeling.
Support colleagues, develop good working relationships, contribute to problem solving, meet attendance standards, and follow department staffing policy.
Demonstrate willingness to flex the schedule to meet department needs.
Conduct work professionally and confidentially, comply with applicable requirements, report known or suspected violations, and cooperate with investigations.
Perform other duties as assigned.