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MyMichigan Health · 1 week ago

Clinical Lab Aide

Saginaw, MI

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

MyMichigan Health is a healthcare provider focused on delivering quality care to its patients. The Clinical Lab Aide is responsible for collecting and handling biological specimens for laboratory testing while providing excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.

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Responsibilities

Provides superior customer service by maintaining positive relations with patients during invasive procedures. Responds to the needs of customers of all ages and helps to resolve exceptions. Helps maintain laboratory market share with direct, professional communication with patients, physicians, nurses, and medical departments and outreach customers. Educates patients and other laboratory clients in proper test protocol

Accurately interprets physician orders to collect high quality specimens

Performs invasive procedures including venipuncture, micro-capillary collections, central line draws (where applicable) and other test procedures on patients of all age groups by following exact protocols and procedures, including patient preparation prior to testing and administration of various glucose dosages

Handles specimens including selection of the appropriate specimen type to ensure high quality, reliable test results. Provides the timely distribution of specimens to ensure the shortest possible turnaround time in order to reduce expenses within medical departments and improve patient care. Communicates with and prepares esoteric specimens for shipment to reference laboratories. Maintains specimen integrity

Follows patient registration procedures where required

Follows strict identification policies to accurately identify specimens

Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies. Follows hand hygiene policies and utilizes personal protective equipment as required

Knows multiple functions in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS), and reference lab computers. Uses the LIS computer to schedule work load and inpatient rounds; interprets test orders and places them into the computer, retrieves billing information and assists with patient registration, communicates test results according to strict confidentiality standards

Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all medical information. Adheres to all Federal CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations

Demonstrates knowledge and ability and competence in treating patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years

In the performance of the regular job duties, it is appropriate for this position to have access to the medication room for the purpose of using the pneumatic tube station (where applicable)

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

PhlebotomySpecimen handlingLaboratory Information System (LIS)Customer serviceInfection PreventionControlMedical terminologyOSHA trainingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Completion of a formal phlebotomy program that includes both classroom and practical (on-the-job) experience

Equivalent education or a minimum of 3-4 years of phlebotomy experience

Drivers License Required in order to drive the company vehicle

Communication, Customer Service, And Organizational Skills Required

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan

Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control practices and policies

Follows hand hygiene policies and utilizes personal protective equipment as required

Adheres to all laboratory policies and procedures

Maintains confidentiality of all medical information

Adheres to all Federal CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations

Demonstrates knowledge and ability and competence in treating patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls