Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Job Description
Westfields is hiring for a Laboratory Assistant to help support Westfields.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
- 2-3 years of experience performing phlebotomy
- Experience with pediatric and oncology patients.
- Experience with Laboratory Information Systems.
- Excellent customer service skills required.
Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
- Licensure or Certificate from an Accredited program of Phlebotomy
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients of all age groups (neonatal through geriatric).
- Must have manual dexterity to perform venipunctures safely and accurately.
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The laboratory assistant is responsible for collection of various sample types. Performing phlebotomy is primary mode of collection. Staff also provide collection instructions to patients for urinalysis, stool, and other sample types. Staff also assist with cardiac procedures including but not limited to EKGs, Holter, and Event Monitor placement. At the core of what they do, laboratory assistants must exhibit a high level of trust in their abilities to put the patient at ease and provide a safe, warm, and pleasant experience for our patients.
Essential Duties:% Of Time (minimum 5% increments)
1.Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.100
2.Communicates effectively will all patient populations.100
3.Follows facility requirements for patient identification in all situations. 100
4.Works closely with hospital lab staff and the clinic, oncology, specialty clinics to ensure timely processing and resulting of samples.100
5.Processes incoming orders for lab testing. 100
6.Provides patients correct instructions when placing Holter and Event cardiac monitor equipment.10
7.Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.20
8.Performs waived lab testing as directed under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.10
10.Properly disposes of hazardous materials. 100
11.Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed. 90
12.Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff. 100
13.Strong communication skills including, verbal, written and oral.100
14.Understands or is able to seek out assistance in dealing with specific age groups.100
15.All Westfields Hospital & Clinic employees are responsible to create and support a culture of patient safety. This is demonstrated by identifying good catches and reporting of safety events.100
16.Completes all other duties as assigned.10
*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.
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