Laboratory Assistant (PRN-As Needed)

Laboratory Assistant (PRN-As Needed)

ABOUT THE ROLE :

Coordinates and performs tasks in several areas of the clinical laboratory including but not limited to phlebotomy, specimen processing and waived laboratory testing.

YOUR ROLE WOULD ENCOMPASS :

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical and procedural changes.
• Performs blood collection from adult, children and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique.
• Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics as required by policy / procedure.
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies and procedures.
• Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.
• Responsible for specimen receiving and handling for in house and reference laboratory testing, which includes the use of centrifuges.
• Under the supervision of technical staff, performs waived laboratory testing.
• Assists with pre-analytical processes to include preparation for various testing.
• Reviews Outpatient Requisitions for accurate / appropriate laboratory orders.
• Responsible for supply and equipment inventory and ordering to ensure department areas are properly supplied.
• Participates in departmental proficiency testing as assigned.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains department equipment and surfaces as needed.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES (PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN) :

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