Northern Arizona Healthcare ยท 2 weeks ago
Laboratory Assistant 1 - Cottonwood
Cottonwood, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorthern Arizona Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to manage the collection, processing, and distribution of specimens within the laboratory. The role involves ensuring proper specimen handling, data entry into the LIS computer, and compliance with safety regulations while performing various laboratory support functions.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Performs specimen collection and patient preparation ensuring correct patient and specimen identification per NAH policy
Properly labels specimens at point of care followed by the Final Check protocol
Properly collects blood cultures according to established procedures using aseptic technique to prevent contamination
Collects blood bank specimens according to blood bank procedures
Performs infection control techniques, using universal precautions
Confirm specimen and patient requirements prior to collection
Ensures specimen integrity by using appropriate techniques as required. (Ex. Protected from light and temperature control.)
Accessions specimens into LIS selecting the appropriate location, date and time of service
Properly distributes specimens within the lab announcing STAT if applicable
Uses two identifiers correctly to re-labels, and initial specimens with Cerner generated labels
Keeps a well organized processing area and correctly prioritizes the upcoming draw times based on the priority of the collection (RT,STAT,TM,ASAP,AM) if working in the main Laboratory
Manages the specimen pending list through out the shift and communicates follow ups with the next shift
Aliquots and labels specimens according to established departmental procedures if needed
Properly plates micro specimens as appropriate
Checks quality of specimens and takes appropriate actions for unacceptable specimens
Recognizes and provides input towards opportunities for improvements, to decrease cost, improve productivity, and improve service
Performs other technical support functions as determined by the laboratory
Enters data into LIS computer to ensure accurate documentation and billing
Navigates through powerchart to print out patient requisitions, and confirm timed studies
Identifies when to do a quick reg, full , or client bill
Demonstrate the use of each applicable Cerner icons
Completes documents legibly and accurately per site protocol. Uses appropriate documentation to record communications
When appropriate places the specimen into recollect or cancels with proper documentation
Pulls up a fax list daily and ensures faxes get completed timely
Monitors a pending list and discusses at shift change
Verifies patient demographics, insurance and diagnostic test information for all outpatient/outreach services
Correctly logs in specimens into the correct location
Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility
If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame
Ability to monitor patients for unexpected reactions and responds to emergency situations as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)- Required
National Phlebotomy Certification - Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader
Preferred
Approved phlebotomy training program - Preferred
Minimum Of 1 Year Experience In The Laboratory- Preferred
Company
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Northern Arizona Healthcare is a healthcare organization in Northern and Central Arizona.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Cheney
President and Chief Executive Officer
Cliff Loader
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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