Clinical Laboratory Assistant II (CLA II)

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Full-time Monday-Friday days, typically a 8:30am-5pm work day. Mondays - Thursdays end based on last patient appointment (could go past 5pm) & typically leave early on Fridays. Performs both inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy procedures and serves as a resource for the troubleshooting and problem-solving of all specimen collection, processing, receiving, and distribution processes. Required Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Recommended Education: Associate Degree Required Work Experience: Related Field - 2 years of experience Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: 1 of the following certifications is required - Recommended Certifications: Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified or Registered Phlebotomy Technician - , Nationally Certified Multi-Skilled Medical Laboratory Assistant (NCMSMLA) - National Healthcare Workers Association, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP), Registered Medical Assistant - Unknown Issuer Description 1. Collects and processes blood specimens. 2. Coordinates staff, maintains staffing schedule and lab assistance staff support to call center. 3. Assists hospital personnel on draw orders, draw volumes and hard-to-draw patients. 4. Trains phlebotomists including coordination of testing and documentation. 5. Performs clerical duties including data entry, stocking, supply maintenance, cleaning equipment and documentation. 6. Supports department supervisor in the review and update of procedures. 7. Oversees the review of the Client and Out-Patient referred requisitions. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant