Sr. Laboratory Assistant (AHCL)

Job Summary

• Exempt: No
• Collects and distributes specimens in an inpatient setting. Supports laboratory including specimen ordering, processing and preparation for testing. Monitors specimens for send out to reference laboratory. Facilitates billing of lab charges, reports distribution and coordinates outside clinical training. Acts as resource for other staff members. Is responsible for a variety of technical tasks in the laboratory and performs other administrative tasks, as needed.

Standards of Behavior

Line of Responsibility and Authority

• LINE OF AUTHORITY: Sr. Laboratory Assistant - Director of Laboratory Services

Licenses and Certifications

Professionalism and Self-Development

Education and Qualifications

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Education/GED or equivalent Required
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience Preferred
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One year's Laboratory Assistant experience Preferred
• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license Required
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to answer phones professionally. Able to organize and maintain good follow-up.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to assist co-workers when needed.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to make decisions and take appropriate action when in high pressure emergency situations.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to relate well with people using good communications and diplomatic skills.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to understand both oral and written instructions in English.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

• ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions
• CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
• EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, copy machine and other office equipment
• EQUIPMENT USED: Usual laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
• POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 1 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Requires the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve an inherent potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Protective measures should be used while engaged in Category 1 tasks with exposure potential.)

Job Roles

Sr. Laboratory Assistant (AHCL)

• Interacts with Laboratory Information System for data entry, report recovery, and report distribution in inpatient setting. Enters the billing information into Hospital Information System. Processes laboratory orders for billing. Prepares laboratory reports and distribute to ordering individual. Collects, processes, and preserves specimens in inpatient settings. Performs clerical duties to process and report test results. Prioritize based on order status (STAT, ASAP, routine). Communicates effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices to facilitate the flow and quality. Processes and maintains records of specimens sent to reference labs. Assists in inventory management including ordering supplies and stocking supplies. Performs billing duties which may include running reports, and responding to biller requests.Completes microbiology pre-analytical procedures and documentation for laboratory testing according to laboratory policies including quality control standards, calibrations, and documentation. Documents quality control, calibration and test results.Assists Clinical Lab Scientist with operation of instrumentation. Consults with a clinical laboratory scientist or phlebotomy supervisor when difficulties are encountered in phlebotomy, test selection, or specimen processing.

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