Lab Technician Assistant, Lab Support,, 24 Hours (Evenings)

Position:Laboratory Technician Assistant (clinical lab assistant/phlebotomist)

Department: Lab Support

Schedule: Part Time, 24hrs/week, evenings 2:30pm-11pm every otherweekends required, rotating holidays required as needed.

Job Summary

Performs, under minimal supervision, daily workflow management of the section. Training and competency of all newLTAs as well as phlebotomy students and makes recommendations on skill assessments. Works collaboratively to monitor phlebotomy statusreports to provide phlebotomy services in a timely manner. May be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of LTA, Phlebotomist and/or CLA as required for patient care. Finds coverage when needed.

Qualifications 

Minimum Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Phlebotomy experience and lab experiencerequired.
• Graduate ofPhlebotomy Training programpreferred.

Minimum skills/abilities

• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.:in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings andin-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding ofrelative Hospital and all-departmental policies andprocedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided byHospital and where they are located.

Certification/Licensure

• Phlebotomy Certification Preferred, ASCP certification/eligible within a year.

Job Responsibilities

• Training of all newLTAs and students, maintaining current competency checklists.
• Coordinates and monitors activities of theLTAs on assigned shifts.
• Distributes work assignments and acts as a liaison between the Laboratory and other Departments.
• Has demonstratedadvances skills in all areas of specimen collection, including computer expertise fortroubleshooting, downloading and printers.
• Has the ability to direct specimens to the appropriate departments.
• Proficiently handles and uses all procedures and reports associated with the use of LIS devices.
• Reviews specimen status report at least hourly to assure all tests have been obtained and notates any time   constraints in Meditech.
• Can proficiently perform all duties of an LTA.
• Performs other clinical laboratory assistant duties and responsibilities as required at the direction oflab support supervisor.
• Successful in 95% of the venipunctures on inpatient and outpatient populations using the stated procedural policies.
• Follows standard precaution and wears PPE to performtask as indicated in the Safety Manual.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Receives specimens from couriers and checks manifests to verifyappropriatecount.
• Sorts specimen collection labels, adding, canceling, and combiningtest to decrease repeat venipunctures.
• Answers telephones and communicates pertinent information effectively.
• Performs minor troubleshooting of pneumatic tube, placing a work order when necessary.
• Processes specimens includingcentrifugation,aliquoting, labeling.
• Prepares specimens to be sent to referral laboratories; obtains proper detailed information pertaining to sample requirements such as: test codes, appropriate specimen type and volume needed, process and deliver specimens to appropriate department.
• Performs assigned duties toensure, an adequate inventory of supplies forassigned area. Monitors inventory levels andstores equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains accurate records of processes performed, using manual and computer-based systems.
• Follows all safety (including infection control and hazardous material) policies and procedures. Notifies lab Section Head of unsafe conditions.
• Successfullyparticipates in annual Health and Safety Training and Compliance activities.
• Complies with all laboratory quality, health and safety policies, regulations, and requirements and with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Performs other similar and related laboratory duties inassigned area as required or directed for which there are documented competencies.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptancetoward all employees, patients, and visitors.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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