UVA Community Health·Culpeper, Virginia
Performs pre-analytical processing of biological specimens, including collection, labeling, and data entry. Responsible for coordinating send-out testing, managing supplies, and training junior laboratory assistants.
JOB CODE: La3450 full time days with some evenings and nights
We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.
As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.
Classification: Non exempt
Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution, patient phlebotomy, pathology support, and other duties as assigned.Clinical Laboratory Associate II Duties: Performs duties above and beyond CLA I.Actively participate in clinical testing continuous performance improvement activities.Participate in safety rounding and reporting within the clinical laboratories.Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions. Orient and train Clinical Laboratory Assistant I (s) as assigned.Collects Urine Drug Screens.
Education: High School Diploma or GED Required, Associates or Bachelor Degree Preferred
Minimum of one year of health care or laboratory setting experience or certified as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA); or certified as a phlebotomist; or student enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science program in a science related major; or a Clinical Laboratory Science program; or a Medical Laboratory Technician program.Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: Preferred certification as a CLA, MOA, or ASCP
Patient
Care: Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.
Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.
Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.
Processes requisitions for testing.Prepares and distributes reports.
Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
Provides information and consultation to requestors.
Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed.
Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
Participates in regular staff meetings.
Technical
Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills.
Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants.
Participates in improvement of methods and processes.
The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.
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