Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist I - Portland

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Position Summary:

Performs successful specimen collection while exhibiting competence, professionalism, excellent communication and public relations skills.  Will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and familiarity with clinical laboratory services. The Lab Assistant performs equipment validations, calibrations, quality control of observed data, and recordings of normal operations.

Key Outcomes:

• Collects adequate and correct blood specimens by venipuncture or microcollection techniques on adults, children and infants. Is prepared to function in this area to meet all patient needs, exhibiting professional and pleasant behavior.
• Facilitates collection, processing and transportation of these and other clinical laboratory specimens
• Accurately and efficiently processes laboratory orders using athena and LabDAQ, the laboratory information system. Monitors pending lists to ensure timely reporting.
• Performs, and documents results for waived and moderate complex laboratory tests according to procedure and authorized by the Laboratory Director. 
• Provides technical and clerical support while ensuring efficient operations and promoting positive staff and patient relations.
• Follows departmental policies to correctly identify the patient before any specimen is obtained.
• Correctly labels all specimens.
• Maintains accurate and orderly log records and worksheets where required according to established departmental protocol.
• Follows Universal Precautions and all OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards when performing phlebotomy and handling specimens. Respects HIPAA guidelines.
• Provides collection instructions and processes specimens for urinalysis, 24 hr urine samples and cultures.
• Performs proficiency testing ensuring that PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, documenting Q.C. results.
• Follows laboratory procedures for instrument operation, calibration and maintenance, including documentation of calibration and maintenance.
• Maintains the integrity of the laboratory process by recognizing factors that could introduce error and rejects contaminated or sub-standard specimens.
• Follows the laboratory’s Corrective Action policies and procedures and documents corrective action whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Must be able to identify problems that adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.  The problem must be reported to the Phlebotomy Supervisor, Laboratory Supervisor or Laboratory Manager for correction.
• Registration/chart creation for new patients to include entering of all demographic information, insurance verification and obtaining all required registration forms.
• Must demonstrate an appreciation of various health insurance plans, including Medicare.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Participates in continuing education programs.

• Monitors laboratory supply inventory.
• Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Attends mandatory quarterly lab staff meeting and participates in daily huddles and regular team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient experience.
• Manage laboratory documents in athena.
• Flexi