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Tidelands Health · 2 months ago

Clinic Laboratory Assistant I

Murrells Inlet, SC

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Tidelands Health is the region's largest health care provider and is seeking a Physician Practice Lab Assistant (PPLA) I. This role involves specimen collection, patient communication, and participation in lab process improvement while ensuring proper infection control and patient identification.

Health CareNon ProfitOncologyRehabilitation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Accurately report all patient information and any changes in patient’s health status to the physician

Practice proper infection control precautions and utilizes PPE supplies per regulatory requirements. This includes practicing proper hand hygiene techniques per regulatory requirements

Appropriately order, stock, and distribute all medical supplies

Performs EKGs and may perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing if assigned

Performs proper and prompt specimen transport

Demonstrates proper patient identification

Performs order entry and medical necessity screening for Medicare patients

Performs specimen collection, including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and culture receipt. Accessions specimens

Answers lab phones and responds to questions

Actively participates in lab process improvement project

May perform MA duties as directed based upon need

Qualification

Phlebotomy Technician CertificationMedical Laboratory TechnicianBasic Life Support CertifiedComputer knowledgeMulti-taskCommunication skillsTime management skillsWorks independently

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Medical Lab Technology

Computer knowledge

Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task

Works independently with minimal supervision

Excellent time management skills

Phlebotomy Technician Certification - American Medical Certification Association

Phlebotomy Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Registered Phlebotomy Technician - American Medical Technologist

National Certified Phlebotomy Technician - National Center for Competency Testing

Medical Laboratory Technician - AAB Board of Registry

Medical Laboratory Technician - American Medical Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist - AAB Board of Registry

Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days

Preferred

Minimum of 2 years' experience in clinical patient care settings

Phlebotomy experience

Company

Tidelands Health

Tidelands Health provides neurosciences, rehabilitation, cancer care and other health care services.

Georgetown, South Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.tidelandshealth.org

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