Technical Laboratory Asst

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OhioHealth is a health system that operates on a belief system, viewing wellness and sickness as parts of a lifelong partnership, and aims to be an expert guide for individuals. The organization is dedicated to inspiring hope, fostering continuous learning and growth, and achieving excellence in both careers and communities. The Technical Laboratory Assistant (TLA) role involves performing phlebotomy and a variety of technical and clerical functions within the Laboratory, with duties adapting to the specific needs of each campus. This position requires the execution of routine laboratory procedures, guided by principles of human growth and development and established lab guidelines. Key attributes for this role include a strong customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change, problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a commitment to personal excellence. The TLA will handle various biological specimens such as blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid, and other body fluids. It is important to note that these specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases, including HIV and other bloodborne pathogens. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), OhioHealth emphasizes that all responsibilities require a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties.

Requirements

High School or GED (Required)
DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles (Required for Associates working in a skilled nursing facility setting)
Carry personal auto insurance (Required for Associates working in a skilled nursing facility setting)
Customer Service skills
Computer skills
Communication skills
Medical Terminology
6 months - 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and/or specimen processing depending on job location (70% of duties).
Adhere to Safety and Infection Control practices.
Provide customer service to clinicians and clients.
Be 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.
Perform associated computer related tasks (i.e. LIS, e-Source) (15% of duties).
Train new employees and students (5% of duties).
Adhere to regulatory compliance including National Patient Safety Goals, CAP, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS, OSH and Laboratory Policies and Procedures (5% of duties).
Maintain competencies, mandatory required education (ACE) (5% of duties).
Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties as a High Reliability Organization (HRO).