Hillsboro Medical Center·Hillsboro, Oregon
Perform phlebotomy and drug screen collections for inpatients and outpatients while ensuring proper specimen labeling and processing. Manage patient registration, order entry, and communication of abnormal results to providers.
Pay range: $22.64/hr. to $31.22/hr. The role of Laboratory Assistant encompasses many areas of the laboratory. Laboratory Assistants perform phlebotomy and drug screen collections; receive and process specimens; occasionally perform some technical procedures under direct supervision; access information in computer, register patients, order tests and perform charting functions. They play a key role in the pre-analytic and post-analytic process of specimen testing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Performed majority of the time -- · Performs phlebotomy collections from inpatients and outpatients, assuring proper patient identification prior to collection; properly labeling specimens; and promptly assuring specimen is received into the laboratory for testing. · Assures that samples are processed promptly and distributed to appropriate testing location. · Provides input for revising and presenting new procedures for Clinical Services and/or work team. · Keeps work areas clean and well stocked. Assists with supply ordering and restocking, as needed. · Performs computer registration and order entry for patients and/or received specimens. · Maintains competency and performs drug screen collections to meet Federal guidelines. · Communicates with physicians, nursing staff and Clinical Services Team to ensure proper procurement of specimens, and that correct orders are placed. · Distributes completed patient reports to appropriate locations. · Calls abnormal results as specified in laboratory policies or by specified provider request. · Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served, neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. · Follows up unusual test requests by researching and consulting with appropriate reference laboratories to assure correct testing is performed. · Arranges for couriers and cabs for prompt specimen pickup, as needed. · Follows up all problems or errors by collecting documentation for Lab Director and/or pathologists, assisting with reviewing problem and retraining of staff involved. · Aids in solving problems or concerns regarding specimen, paperwork or test results. · Aids in answering phones, taking orders and transmitting results to authorized personnel. Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: · Looks for ways to improve customer service. · Supports team and patient care during absence of co-workers by being available to cover vacation and sick time. · Acquires accurate billing related information from providers when needed. · Participates in training of employees to assure that all lab staff receives appropriate training and maintain competency in Clinical Services. Decision making and budget responsibilities (e.g. impact limited to the employee, entire unit or organization-wide): · Limited to the employee. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: Required · High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred · Associate’s degree or higher.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for an associate degree or professional certification in phlebotomy or medical assisting. Preferred experience includes one year of related experience in phlebotomy and specimen processing.
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