Technical Laboratory Asst - Lab Float Pool, casual

Ohio Health•Kenton, OH

40d

About The Position

The TLA demonstrates the ability to perform phlebotomy and a variety of technical and clerical functions in the Laboratory based on the needs of the individual campus. He/she performs routine laboratory procedures based on principles of human growth and development according to established lab guidelines using customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change, problem solving, communication and personal excellence. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Requirements

High School or GED (Required)
DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles
Customer Service.
Computer skills.
Communication skills.
Medical Terminology
High School Diploma or equivalent
6 months - 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing
Associates working in a skilled nursing facility setting are required to have an active driver's license and carry personal auto insurance

Responsibilities

Phlebotomy and/or specimen processing depending on job location.
Adherence to Safety and Infection Control practices.
Customer service to clinicians and clients.
Comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff and clinical staff, and laboratory associates.
Communicate with patients and their families, and use service recovery where necessary.
Associated computer related tasks (i.e. LIS, e-Source)
Training new employees and students
Adherence to regulatory compliance including National Patient Safety Goals, CAP, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS, OSH and Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
Maintaining competencies, mandatory required education (ACE).
Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.