Lab Assistant PRN

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient Testing:

• Performs patient testing up to moderate complexity

General Laboratory:

• Performs daily temperature checks, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, and quality control in the assigned department
• Notifies appropriate testing staff when expected quality control values are not achieved or quality control ranges are exceeded
• Ensure department supplies are appropriately stocked and available

Specimen Collection:

• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP
• Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient
• Labels aliquots using at least two patient identifiers
• Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary
• Responds to applicable code teams as needed

• Adherence to blood and body fluid universal special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizational policies

Workload Management:

• Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimen collection
• Monitors collection list and documents status of outstanding collections
• Monitors expected list for pending lab tests
• Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer service skills
• Must work weekends and holidays as assigned

Inventory Management:

• Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expiration dates
• Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates are upcoming
• Stocks supplies when deliveries are received
• Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for next shift

Specimen Handling and Receipt:

• Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time is accurate
• Delivers specimens to the appropriate Lab Section.

Quality Assurance Related Duties:

• Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous lab assistant experience preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Laboratory Assistant Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.  For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

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