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Ashbaugh Beal · 1 month ago

Laboratory Assistant I

Edgewood, NM

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Ashbaugh Beal is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support their medical department. The role involves performing various laboratory tests under supervision, handling biological specimens, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Greets and registers patients

Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures; instructs patients in the proper collection of samples

Verifies patient identity throughout the phlebotomy and send out processes

Transmit tests in the electronic health record to the appropriate reference laboratory

Obtain patient demographics, Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABN), and knowledge of lab billing and diagnosis codes

Orders, maintain, and distributes supplies as needed

Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures

Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods

Depending on training and competency performs limited CLIA waived testing

Performs biohazard disposal as appropriate

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Phlebotomy trainingCPR certificationCLIA waived testingLaboratory sample processingQuality control standardsSterile proceduresRecord maintenanceCompliance knowledgeTeamwork

Required

High School graduate or GED certificate

Completion of relevant phlebotomy training program and/or medical assistant certification

CPR certification required within 6 months of hire

Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

Ability to collect, prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols

Ability to perform a range of CLIA waived clinical laboratory tests and chemical analyses on biological samples

Knowledge of sterile procedures

Ability to draw intravenous and peripheral blood

Ability to isolate and identify specimens using advanced laboratory techniques and equipment

Ability to perform, monitor and/or maintain quality control standards

Ability to utilize, calibrates, configure and/or troubleshoot laboratory testing systems and instruments

Records maintenance skills

Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures

Knowledge of the Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA and related accreditation and certification requirements

Knowledge and familiarity with compliance program. Cooperate fully and comply with laws and regulations

Age of Patients Served: Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric

Good dexterity to operate personal computer, and basic medical and laboratory equipment

Requires moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day

Must be able to read computer monitor output and results of basic medical tests accurately

Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

Position may require travel throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area

Work regularly scheduled Monday-Friday, although weekends may be required to meet deadlines