Quad·Midland, Michigan
Perform phlebotomy, including venous and capillary punctures, and support general clinical laboratory operations. Ensure accurate sample identification and preparation while maintaining high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
We are seeking Clinical Laboratory Assistant to join our PRN (as-needed) team, offering flexible scheduling while supporting laboratory operations during peak times and staff coverage needs.
The Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) will perform phlebotomy and ancillary duties in support of the clinical/technical laboratory function and perform simple, routine laboratory procedures as instructed, trained, and directed.
This role performs venous and capillary punctures.
The CLA accurately identifies, prepares, and tests samples in a timely manner.
QM lab team delivers high-quality in-patient results and patient experience.
This job requires the team member to be patient centric.
Key responsibilities
Performs, in a timely manner, blood collection using established laboratory guidelines designed to acquire acceptable specimens used in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the physician.
Follows standard operating procedures to perform basic diagnostic procedures to produce accurate results.
Operates basic laboratory equipment under the direction of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist, consistent with standard operating procedures.
Restocks, as required, the work area of needed supplies.
Demonstrates, after receiving instruction and training, knowledge of the patient care requirements for all age groups as required by the laboratory standard operating procedures.
Maintains patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA guidelines.
Utilizes time, material, and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing and arranging workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
Completes assigned workload within established time frames by adjusting organization of workload.
Maintains effective communication with the laboratory supervisor, other laboratory staff, patients, and other departments as necessary to assure identification of problems and provide problem resolution in support of QuadMed’s mission of patient care.
Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner, identifying self and department.
Participates in departmental activities.
Keeps current with communications incorporating new information in a timely manner to use.
Maintains appropriate volume of supplies utilizing lean methodologies.
Contacts nursing staff promptly for clarification of unclear or incomplete test requisitions/orders; requests new requisitions/orders in accordance with established laboratory policies.
Communicates all appropriate information to patients necessary for their understanding of the procedure before, during and after designated procedure in a courteous and professional manner.
Other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or equivalent
We offer comprehensive benefits [https://www.bequad.com/benefits] for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.
QuadMed and Quad are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. QuadMed and Quad do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. QuadMed and Quad also prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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