Technical Laboratory Asst

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

OhioHealth is a health system that believes in a lifelong partnership between wellness and sickness, guiding people to be healthy. They are a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system and a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Technical Laboratory Assistant (TLA) performs phlebotomy and various technical and clerical functions within the Laboratory, adapting to the needs of individual campuses. This role involves executing routine laboratory procedures in accordance with human growth and development principles, emphasizing customer focus, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, communication, and personal excellence. The TLA will handle various biological specimens, including blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, and spinal fluid, which may be contaminated with infectious diseases like HIV and other bloodborne pathogens. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), OhioHealth expects a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in all job duties. OhioHealth is committed to providing a supportive, professional environment with opportunities to learn and grow, aiming to be an organization where people want to work.

Requirements

High School or GED
DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles (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
Personal auto insurance (Required for Associates working in a skilled nursing facility setting)

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy and/or specimen processing (70% of duties)
Adhere to Safety and Infection Control practices
Provide customer service to clinicians and clients
Communicate professionally and comfortably on the telephone with physician office staff, 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 and 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)