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Covenant Health · 3 weeks ago

CLIN LAB ASSISTANT

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Covenant Health is a healthcare provider with a focus on advanced medical treatments. They are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant who will provide phlebotomy services, perform EKGs, and assist in specimen processing while ensuring positive patient identification.

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Responsibilities

Performs all accessioning and specimen processing functions

Performs order entry and basic patient registration function

Performs all basic phlebotomy functions for adults, children, and infants

Performs EKG’s

Performs testing functions under the direction of licensed laboratory personnel to the extent permitted under state law

Assures accuracy of patient, specimen, and order information

Monitors supply levels and replenishes stock as necessary

Works closely with co-workers and functions as a team member to provide quality and timely collections

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Departmental maintenance and other duties as assigned

HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customers, responding appropriately in emergency situations. Must display good body mechanics when lifting, and understand chemical, biological, and electrical safety in the laboratory. Must be familiar with the concept of blood borne pathogens and wear or use the appropriate safety items that are provided while performing duties. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards

Qualification

PhlebotomyEKGLaboratory Information SystemsMedical TerminologyGeneral Office PracticeEffective CommunicationCritical Thinking

Required

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required with course work to include English, typing, filing, and general office etiquette

Must be able to read with comprehension and write legibly

Must be proficient in the use of proper grammar

Must be familiar with hospital services and operation

Knowledge of general office practice is required

Must be able to operate copy machine, hospital phone system, and both the laboratory and hospital information systems in order to carry out assigned duties

Must possess knowledge obtained by formal education, previous experience, or on-the-job training of proper collection techniques including proper tubes, anticoagulants or preservatives for the procurement of patients' blood specimens

Must have effective communication skills

Must have or acquire the necessary computer skills to perform assigned duties

Must demonstrate critical thinking skills when assessing patients and determine when assistance is needed to insure quality patient care

For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential

Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable