North Country Healthcare · 1 day ago
Laboratory Assistant (Full Time)
Berlin, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorth Country Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant responsible for performing phlebotomy, specimen processing, registration, and limited laboratory testing. The role involves interacting with patients and ensuring compliance with safety and privacy regulations while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Exhibits courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers, and providers. Anticipates service needs and proactively resolves issues. Consistently holds self and others accountable for meeting patient/customer service standards. Practices service recovery skills
Works openly and collaboratively both inside and outside the department; promotes performance improvement. Follows through on statements and actions in a timely manner. Strives for excellence in all endeavors
Encourages discussion and consensus building. Recognizes and adapts to different viewpoints and opinions, values diversity. Uses "indoor" voice. Avoids interrupting others. Champions change and exhibits flexibility and adaptability
Accepts responsibility for own actions, behaviors, and decisions
Maintains compliance with the Absenteeism and Tardiness policy: Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively. Reports to work promptly at the beginning of the work shift and prepares to begin work. Returns to work promptly from lunch and breaks. Completes work assignment and departs timely
Is viewed as a resource in the department when dealing with issues of systems and resources and accomplishing tasks in the most efficient and effective ways
Obtains specimens and independently performs lab tests in the CLIA "waived" and "moderate" complexity category
May assist Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician with performance of other tests, quality controls, and projects as assigned
Performs phlebotomy duties as required, obtaining venous and capillary blood specimens as ordered
Completes paperwork necessary to process specimens (registration, order entry and result entry)
Transports STAT blood work and alerts Laboratory Technician to STAT testing. Transports specimens from the OR
Cleans and disinfects equipment
Assesses the patient for risk or potential of neglect or abuse. Makes referrals as appropriate
For Medicare patients, determines if ordered laboratory tests meet Medicare medical necessity guidelines and obtains Medicare ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice) prior to obtaining specimen, when indicated
If needed, consults with ordering practitioner about diagnosis for a specific test
Accurately registers patients and enters orders tests in Meditech and completes all necessary paperwork in a timely fashion
Is proficient in the utilization of the general laboratory applications of the laboratory information system
Maintains competencies in all areas. Refers to Standard Operating Procedures when needed
Maintains a safe environment and observes standard safety practices with particular attention to standard precautions
Processes reference laboratory and pathology testing
Performs breath alcohol testing. Maintains current certification
Performs urine drug screen collections. Maintains current DOT certification
Demonstrates technical aptitude. Is familiar with computer applications. Is willing to learn software applications
Understands and complies with patient privacy and HIPPA regulations
Complies with the phone usage policy at NCH
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Familiarity with computer applications required
Must have technical aptitude and a willingness to learn software applications used at AVH
Congenial and pleasant disposition is required as this position requires contact with the public
Must have time management skills and be detail oriented
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Obtains specimens and independently performs lab tests in the CLIA 'waived' and 'moderate' complexity category
Performs phlebotomy duties as required, obtaining venous and capillary blood specimens as ordered
Completes paperwork necessary to process specimens (registration, order entry and result entry)
Transports STAT blood work and alerts Laboratory Technician to STAT testing
Cleans and disinfects equipment
Assesses the patient for risk or potential of neglect or abuse
Determines if ordered laboratory tests meet Medicare medical necessity guidelines and obtains Medicare ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice) prior to obtaining specimen, when indicated
Accurately registers patients and enters orders tests in Meditech and completes all necessary paperwork in a timely fashion
Is proficient in the utilization of the general laboratory applications of the laboratory information system
Maintains competencies in all areas
Maintains a safe environment and observes standard safety practices with particular attention to standard precautions
Processes reference laboratory and pathology testing
Demonstrates technical aptitude
Understands and complies with patient privacy and HIPPA regulations
Complies with the phone usage policy at NCH
Preferred
Associate degree preferred
One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred
A phlebotomy certificate is desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable
Clerical/secretarial experience is preferred
Phlebotomy experience preferred
Company
North Country Healthcare
North Country Healthcare is a medical facility providing ambulatory nursing, child development, pain management, and nutrition services.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clarke L. Reiner
President & CEO’s Office
Matthew Streeter
System Chief Financial Officer
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