Job description
General Summary
The Clinic Laboratory Assistant performs specific pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Prioritizes incoming specimens and processes in accordance with the department safety guidelines. Reviews pending log during and at end of shift.
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Reviews orders received for accuracy of physician request and integrity of specimen collected. Generates labels and attaches them accurately to specimen/ blood samples always reviewing name on specimen with order or reprint.
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Distributes all specimens in a timely manner, orders and processing them to achieve or exceed the established turn-around times. Resolves any processing conflicts with orders, notifying providers of any necessary re-draws and arranging for re-collection.
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Prioritizes workload to assure priority of testing request is met.
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. Performs all required quality control, notifying supervisor of any values that do not meet set criteria.
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Demonstrates appropriate skills and ability based on scope of practice, level of training to assess and care for patient’s age specific needs. Collects chain of custody drug screens. Follows all guidelines for glucose tolerance testing including appropriate patient glucose dosage for test ordered.
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Researches orders for reference work, comparing with order to assure correct test was ordered. Reviews each specimen for proper type, volume required and storage requirements and processing and accessions accordingly. Inventories laboratory supplies and contacts the purchaser as needed for re-order and maintains adequate stock at work stations. Daily, reviews pending reference test list and resolves any problems with overdue or missing specimens
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They will need to keep stock and then let me know what needs reorder from PH and they order from quest.
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Generates batches for specimen pickup . Maintains a neat and clean work area: stocks storage area with supplies and inventories and rotates stock as necessary to minimize wastage. Cleans equipment, and small instruments and documents this action. Receives orders from the storeroom and distributes to the various areas. Cleans outpatient contact areas.
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Prioritizes workload to assure priority of testing request is met. Collects adequate and correct specimens containing all necessary information with least amount of trauma to patients of varied ages via venipuncture, capillary puncture or arterial collections. Always follows protocol for collection (asking patient’s name, verifying date of birth. Specimens collected accurately using correct order of draw and timely within stated guidelines. Is aware of collection volume limitations for pediatric patients.
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Reviews all Out-patient orders for completeness and accuracy and files completed orders in appropriate location. Blood culture contamination rate less than 3%. Enters all specimen comments as needed. Uses good Safety Practices and follows hand hygiene protocols.
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Demonstrates appropriate skills and ability based on scope of practice, level of training to assess and care for patient’s age specific needs by providing proper instructions to patients for urine collection and diet restrictions.
Job Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Work Experience
One-year experience as a phlebotomist or as lab assistant preferred.
Certification/License
None required
Mental/Physical Requirements
Close mental and visual attention required for short periods of time. 50% of time spent standing and walking throughout department and facility. Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs.
Working Conditions
Constant exposure to infectious material. Works in air-conditioned environment with moderate noise level. May be required to work any time of day.
Location: Phelps Health · Dent County Medical Clinic
Schedule: Full-time, Day shift, clinic hours
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