Mohawk Valley Health System · 21 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant
Utica, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16/hr - $22/hrMohawk Valley Health System is an integrated healthcare delivery system, and they are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support their laboratory operations. The role involves patient interaction, specimen collection, clerical tasks, and ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture (capillary) or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed according to laboratory policy and procedure
Instructs patients in collection of urine, sputum, stool specimens. Accepts these specimens from patients and verifies labeling is complete and accurate
Follows correct patient identification procedures. (SPP069, LAI803, LAI805, LAI806) - verbally asks patient to state name & date of birth and verifies information given against scripts, labels, and wrist bands
Greets patients, introduces self, and explains specific procedures. Parent, guardian or caretaker accompanying patient are also greeted and procedures also explained to them
Specimen labeling is complete and accurate. Correct specimens and tests are drawn and collected. Tubes are filled to correct levels
Carts and phlebotomy areas are adequately stocked and kept neat and orderly. Carts are disinfected at the end of each shift. Cleaning and restocking is documented, following LAI275
Performs clerical/receptionist functions: result reporting, fax machine, filing, specimen processing
As assigned, prepares specimens for testing according to procedure. Distributes samples to appropriate areas and brings emergency and time requests to the immediate attention of appropriate personnel
Utilizes computer to register patients, order tests, and print barcodes. Information is complete and accurate
Qualification
Required
High School graduate
Phlebotomy work experience or phlebotomy course
Valid driver's license
Company
Mohawk Valley Health System
Mohawk Valley Health System is an integrated healthcare delivery system.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Mother Cabrini
2022-02-15Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Darlene Stromstad, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
Patricia Kasmarek, CHC, CHPC
Executive Administrator to the CEO
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