Lab Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current California Phlebotomist certification (CPT1), which must be maintained.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent public relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate blood collection procedures and assist physicians and registered nurses with collections as indicated by orders and section standards.
• Follow specimen communication and collection procedures, Hospital and Laboratory policies, safety requirements, and the Laboratory Compliance Plan.
• Work accurately according to procedure manuals and supervisor instructions; verify patient, specimen, and test identification.
• Enter orders, document on logs and worksheets, enter results, and correctly record and process referral specimens.
• Notify appropriate staff or clients when necessary and document actions taken; communicate relevant information to the next shift.
• Complete assigned daily duties and investigate and resolve pending or incomplete work and clerical or technical discrepancies.
• Perform and record quality control, take and document appropriate action, and participate successfully in proficiency testing.
• Maintain organized records and workstations, and ensure or perform routine maintenance of phlebotomy areas, including patient rooms.
• Complete training within an acceptable timeframe, retain knowledge of department procedures, and train new employees according to department guidelines when assigned.
• Troubleshoot procedural, quality-control, instrument, and computer problems, resolving or reporting them to appropriate personnel.
• Recognize abnormal results or questionable patient information and follow department protocols; evaluate specimen adequacy and integrity according to guidelines and patient welfare.
• Assist with departmental projects and management support as needed; initiate charge reconciliation when appropriate.
• Use sound judgment, assess situations, choose appropriate actions, and involve a supervisor or manager when needed; function responsibly when supervisory personnel are absent.
• Complete testing within turnaround-time guidelines, organize and complete multiple tasks accurately, maintain productivity under pressure, and finish assignments with minimal supervision.
• Use work time productively, suggest and support improvements, minimize waste, and restrict personal phone calls and activities.
• Order, stock, rotate stock, and clean as appropriate; maintain clean and safe work areas and follow safety and infection-control procedures.
• Report to work as scheduled, follow Hospital policies for breaks and lunch periods, and wear a photo ID badge while on Hospital property.
• Use proper identification in personal and telephone communications; protect patient privacy by discussing only clinically relevant information in appropriate surroundings.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, respond to difficult situations with self-control and a positive attitude, share responsibilities, assist coworkers, and recognize department contributions.