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Stanford Health Care · 3 weeks ago

Lab Assistant III-P - Clin Lab Pre Analytic Svcs Multi Site - Full Time, Day - 08 hrs

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$38.56/hr - $43.27/hr

2+ years exp

Stanford Health Care is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. They are seeking a Lab Assistant III to perform specimen processing, accessioning, and phlebotomy, while also assisting in training new staff and maintaining laboratory standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Accessions patient information accurately into Laboratory computer system

Checks all requests for proper and accurate patient information

Consults with Supervisor, Lead or Technologist when unclear or unusual requests received

Notifies physicians, nursing units, clinics etc. when sample received is either inappropriate for testing or otherwise compromised

After processing of samples is complete distributes accordingly, ensuring that samples are routed to appropriate areas in the laboratory

Distributes STAT requests in a timely as well as appropriate manner

Answers telephones, responds to inquiries regarding status of testing, gives out results, transfers calls as necessary, answers all inquires in a polite and efficient manner

Accurately takes results from Reference labs

Assists with media preparation, reagent preparations, and glassware preparation when requested

Centrifuges, aliquots, plate’s specimens to media, or otherwise processes specimens to assure testing can be performed in a timely and appropriate manner

Communicates with physicians, nurses, visitors and other laboratory/ hospital staff in a cooperative and courteous manner

Responds to their needs appropriately with minimal waiting time

Follows all departmental policies regarding attendance, punctuality and health and safety

Follows procedures for properly identifying patient

Ensures the use of proper technique when performing venipunctures or capillary sticks, proper type of sample collected as well as proper handling of sample during transport

Independently resolves problems encountered in routine work

Recognizes problems or requests which require Supervisor and/or Technologist assistance when appropriate

Keeps current with all laboratory procedures, techniques and changes in all areas of the laboratory through which he or she rotates

Keeps work areas well stocked with necessary supplies and notifies appropriate personnel when inventory levels are low

Must keep all work areas clean and dispose of all waste appropriately

Maintains all logs, records and data etc. in a legible and precise manner

Maintains inventory of supplies and keeps area of laboratory stocked as required

Responsible for keeping nursing units stocked with phlebotomy supplies

Must be able to rotate through all areas of department as required including, specimen receiving, microbiology, billing, answering phones, accessioning, spin/aliquot and phlebotomy (both in-patient and outpatient)

Obtains blood specimens from outpatients or inpatients, following all laboratory guidelines and policies

Performs all patients' draws in a timely and efficient manner

Follows laboratory polices for all urgent and STAT draw requests

Prepares and packages samples for sending out to appropriate reference labs, ensuring that all paperwork has been properly filled out and is accurate and legible

Prints reports and faxes; sends via US mail or interdepartmental mail as requested

Provides orientation and training to Lab Assistants

Orients new employees to general procedures in the lab; trains them in the performance of nontechnical duties

Receives samples via the pneumatic system, couriers, patients, or other hospital personnel

Deals with patient's samples in an appropriate and efficient manner, distributing to the appropriate area of the laboratory or routing to other hospital departments as necessary according to procedure

Reports promptly to Supervisor or Lead any abnormal circumstances with equipment, machinery or other problems that may exist in a prompt manner

Understands patient care and laboratory priorities and independently assists others to ensure efficient workflow

Utilizes Age-specific competencies and techniques in dealing with children that are appropriate for their level of development and conveys concern for patient

Qualification

PhlebotomyLaboratory proceduresData entryCPT certificationBlood collection techniquesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying

Two (2) years of directly related work experience

Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of professional, technical and nontechnical staff

Ability to keep blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized

Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities

Ability to perform blood collection procedures using skin (micro) puncture and venipuncture

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job

Knowledge of basic laboratory testing procedures, laboratory precautions, and use and care of laboratory equipment in assigned area

Knowledge of instruments, methods and materials used in a hospital laboratory

Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and techniques

Knowledge of various nontechnical needs of a laboratory, usually acquired from a combination of previous work experience and/or schooling

Skills: Data entry

CPT

Company

Stanford Health Care

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Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.

Founded in 1885

Palo Alto, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://stanfordhealthcare.org

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