Laboratory Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Laboratory Assistant will coordinate and perform tasks and activities in several areas of the clinical laboratory including but not limited to performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived laboratory testing.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all job related laboratory policies and procedures.

3. *Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies and procedures.

4. *Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.

5. *Responsible for specimen receiving and handling for in house and reference laboratory testing, which includes the use of centrifuges.

6. *Under the supervision of technical staff, performs waived laboratory testing (i.e. kit testing).

7. *Assists with pre-analytical processes to include preparation for various testing.

8. *Reviews Outpatient Requisitions for accurate / appropriate laboratory orders.

9. Supply and equipment inventory ordering.

10. Performs blood specimen collection from medical center inpatients and outpatients.

11. Completes all mandatory safety training and follows all safety guidelines per written policies and procedures

12. Assists in training new Phlebotomy and Laboratory Assistant employees.

13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

2. Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and practice standards.

3. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

4. Skill in the use and maintenance of general phlebotomy and laboratory instruments and equipment.

5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel, medical staff, volunteer and ancillary departments including diverse patient populations.

7. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

8. Ability to provide solutions to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

9. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information and comply with all HIPAA compliance procedures/policies.

10. Ability to work independently and as a team member.

11. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required. At least one year of experience as a phlebotomist required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to distinguish and discriminate between colors.