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UNC Health · 3 weeks ago

Lab Assistant II - Certified

Goldsboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UNC Health is a healthcare organization that is seeking a Lab Assistant II to assist in laboratory operations. The role involves collecting and processing specimens, ensuring accurate documentation, and providing professional interaction with patients.

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Responsibilities

Greets and interacts with all patients in a professional manner

Performs patient preparation and specimen collection. Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture using approved techniques. Collects and processes urine drug screens. Collects the proper amount and type of specimen

Receives order from provider

Enters order into LIS and applies correct diagnosis and billing code. Enters additional data associated with specimen collection including patient information to ensure accurate documentation and billing

Verifies correct test and patient identity

Collects specimen(s). Accurately identifies and labels specimen, records the date and time of collection according to established departmental procedures

Prepares specimens for transport and delivers specimens to the correct technical area in a timely manner

Receives and distributes test results

Operates HIS, LIS and EPIC technology proficiently

Provides information or assistance to appropriate personnel (teammates) regarding patients who present difficulties

Collects specimens from patients who are seriously injured whenever physically possible

Informs supervisor of shortages of supplies or consumables

Answers all phones using professional phone etiquette

Uses appropriate interaction with and provides recommended or required services to all patients. Possesses a basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the cultural needs of all patients

Maintains a safe environment for self and teammates. Applies knowledge of the principles of universal precautions, routinely and consistently makes use of these principles. Also knowledgeable of appropriate use of personal protective equipment and infection control barriers and devices

Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements

Actively participates in staff meetings

Participates in quality/performance improvement activities

Communicates effectively and appropriately with teammates and supervisors to assure the quality and integrity of the service. Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems