Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant -Per Diem

Description

Overall Nature and Purpose of Position

The Laboratory Assistant /Phlebotomist under the supervision of a Laboratory Manager receives and collects patient specimens, performs pre-analytical specimen preparation, specimen processing, registration and accessioning of laboratory specimens and delivering them to the proper lab area for testing. Duties will encompass cleaning lab areas, looking up lab results, answering the phone, compiling reports, delivering reports, filing reports, faxing results and assisting patients at Mid Valley Hospital Laboratory.

Job Functions:

1. Matches patient labels to requisitions with positive patient identification.

2. Generates work batches for laboratory requisitions, printing labels and organizing specimen collection.

3. Performs venipunctures and capillary stick as required.

4. Performs specimen computer entry and processing; is familiar with all computerized functions that are necessary to generate laboratory requests and look up lab results.

5. Issue patients containers for cultures, 24 hour urines, routine urinalysis, parasites, and other laboratory collection supplies.

6. Dispose of contaminated materials.

7. Proper handling of incoming laboratory samples.

8. Knowledgeable of contents of sample collection, preparation and storage for send out and in house labs.

9. Performs collection and chain of custody for paternity and drug screens.

10. Assists in finding and distributing lab results, answering the phone, filing, faxing, printing, and compiling patient and other lab reports.

11. Orders lab supplies as assigned and monitors supply levels.

12. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of lab: counters, drawing chair, phones, keyboards, sinks, refrigerators and freezers.

13. Assists in temperature readings and chart changes.

14. Sets up waived tests for the technician/technologist to read and report.

NOTE: The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that your supervisor may deem necessary.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Greets all patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all time. Responds to all patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills at all times.
2. Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.

• Reports to work in proper uniform/attire.
• Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
• Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime.
• Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime.
• Schedules all time off with supervisor’s approval.
• Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
• Performs all duties as assigned.
• Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property.
• Protects I.D. and access badge and reports any issues or loss immediately to supervisor or to the Human Resource Department.

3. Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings and in email.

• Attends all mandatory in service on a timely basis as scheduled.
• Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
• Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.

4. Identifies own educational needs and maintains appropriate skill level through educational opportunities.

5. Exercise a commitment to practicing behaviors that are in agreement with the spirit of cooperation and reflect the values described in the Code of Mutual Respect and Professionalism.

6. Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.

• Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Actively promote diversity and inclusion across organization for both patients and coworkers while avoiding any language or actions considered to be discriminatory or derogatory regarding race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
• Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork with other departments and community partners.
• Demonstrates a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions.
• Adheres to HIPAA and