Lab Aide/Phlebotomist

Job summary

• Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor in conjunction with the Manager of Laboratory Services, is responsible for assisting in the overall operations of the Clinical Laboratory to promote efficient, high-quality outcomes. We have 2 Lab Aide/Phlebotomist positions available as of 4/8/2024. One is a full-time day shift position, and the other is a full-time evening shift (2pm - 10pm). At the time of first interview, we will confirm your shift availability!
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• RESPONSIBILITES: Phlebotomy Performs venipuncture in accordance with regulations and best practices. Performs capillary blood collection in accordance with regulations and best practices. Performs venipuncture and capillary collections utilizing age-appropriate technique. Provides information to the patient within the scope of their practice, referring technical questions to the appropriate Supervisor, Manger, Medical Director, or patient's physician. Quality Participates in the Laboratory Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) policies and projects. Perform CLIA waived testing in accordance with regulations and department best practices as trained and deemed competent. Perform pre-analytical sample processing within the Chemistry, Hematology and Microbiology sections as trained and deemed competent. Maintains competency as required by CLIA regulations and Laboratory policy. Assures quality of care by adhering to hospital and Laboratory policies and procedures Clerical Performs
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• Registrations to include (but not limited to): new patient profiles, consent to treat, insurance verification and diagnosis/ICD-10 entry. Performs Physician Laboratory order review for completeness and medical necessity. Performs electronic and/or manual order entry and reviews any ABNs with patients. Performs preparation, distribution, storage, and retrieval of Laboratory reports. Performs Reference Laboratory result/report processing. Performs phlebotomy/clerical supply inventory and maintains appropriate supply levels on the shelves and in the phlebotomy tray. Specimen Collection and Processing Obtains patient samples in accordance with regulations and best practices. Provides age-appropriate instructions to patients for optimal specimen collection and sample. Ensures proper sample labeling including two unique identifiers. Performs appropriate sample processing based on requested tests including sample quality assessment, centrifugation, separation, and proper storage as needed. Performs Reference Laboratory procedures for clinical and anatomical samples including sample processing, ordering, and sending out samples utilizing manual, interfaced and online mechanisms to the Reference Laboratory.
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