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Valley Health · 2 weeks ago

Laboratory Assistant - Blood Bank - Full Time First Shift

Winchester Center, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Valley Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Laboratory Assistant Level I to efficiently process patient and specimen workflow. The role involves performing various phases of laboratory testing, providing customer service, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Efficiently processes patient and specimen workflow

Performs the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures

May also perform the analytic and post analytic phases of waived and moderately complex testing procedures

Face to face and telephone customer service

Computer data entry and retrieval

Instrument maintenance

Proper documentation for all activities

Monitoring supplies

Compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing

Qualification

Regulatory compliancePatient care focusAttention to detailMedical terminologyInstrument maintenanceCustomer serviceData entryMulti-taskingCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

A student enrolled in an accredited program in one of the following: An Associates or Bachelor of Science program in a science related major or clinical laboratory program (MLT or MT)

1 year of health care setting experience

Certification as a medical assistant (MA) or phlebotomist

Must be willing to handle blood and body fluids

Ability to multi-task and prioritize under stressful situations

Demonstrates knowledge /competence of CAP and JCAHO Laboratory patient safety initiatives and applies these to all aspects of diagnostic testing

Exhibits communication skills, both written and verbal

Demonstrates scientific knowledge and consistent excellence and focus on patient care

Must have the ability to consistently pay attention to detail while maintaining quality and productivity

Must be able to prioritize work and situational professional demands

Must maintain a professional demeanor and communication, both verbal and written, when under stress

Must exhibit professional and respectful interaction in all situations with patients, patients, physicians and employees