Lab Assistant — Core Laboratory — St. Joseph Warren Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Job Description
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position 
The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, soft registration of patients, order entry, result look-up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed.                                                                                                                                                                                      
Essential Job Functions
•    Performs specimen collection procedures 
•    Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids
•    Enters orders
•    Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples
•    Generates reports
•    Soft registration of patients
•    Provides basic customer service
•    Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies 
•    Phlebotomist duties may be needed

Licensing/Certification
Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Education
High School/GED (required)

Work Experience
1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Training

Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Patient Population
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Physical Requirements

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                             X                                                                      

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)            X                                                                                                   

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                        X                                                                      

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                  X                                                                        

Stoop, Kneel                                                                       X                                                                     

Crawling                                                 X                                                                                                  

Climbing                                                X                                                                                                   

Balance                                                                                                                                              X       

Bending                                                                                                                                            X         

                                                                                                                                        

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                                                                                 X                                       

Walking                                                                                                                                              X       

Standing                                                                                                                                             X       

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Other:  Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye