Trinity Health Of New England · 1 day ago
Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist - Rapid Response Lab - Per Diem - Evening Shift
Springfield, MA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTrinity Health Of New England is a leading provider of health care services in Western Massachusetts, and they are seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist for their Rapid Response Lab. The role involves assisting in all phases of patient testing and ensuring accurate testing and quality results while maintaining patient confidentiality.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for specimen handling and processing
Performs assistant level testing in accordance with standard operating procedures
Receives purchase orders in PeopleSoft. Responsible for supply order sorting, filling and delivering as well as stocking and receiving of supplies and reagents. Inventories supplies efficiently and effectively
Ensures that patient results and laboratory information is available to meet the needs of the physicians, patient care providers, and laboratory management while maintaining patient confidentiality
Correctly identifies and labels patient specimens, testing kits, reagents, and supplies
Data entry of patient demographics, required testing, and requisitioned information into lab computer system and tracking of specimens sent to reference laboratories
Involved in maintaining records required by regulatory agencies (OSHA, CLIA, CMS, CAP, etc.)
Performs generalized laboratory maintenance. Properly clean and disinfect equipment, instruments, and work areas
Participates in team-based approach to patient care that focuses on interacting with patients and helping the team achieve stated objectives
Any other duties assigned by supervisor/manager
Qualification
Required
High school or GED
Technical training in Phlebotomy Program, Nat'l Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Previous experience in Lab Assistant and Phlebotomy required
Strong interpersonal skills; strong phlebotomy skills
Adaptability and flexibility necessary for work schedule and patient care requirements
Good command of the English language and medical terminology
Must have excellent computer knowledge and medical/lab terminology
Knowledge of lab safety, infection control, quality policies and procedures
Knowledge of lab Information System
General knowledge of lab maintenance and daily operations
General knowledge of proper lab procedures, reagent storage, and specimen handling
Able to be alert and pay special attention to detail as aspects of job require working with potentially hazardous materials
Organized and can learn new techniques, procedures and regulations efficiently
Able to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy
Excellent communication skills including verbal and written and implementation of these skills in telephone and interpersonal conversations
Able to effectively document lab results and clinical notations
Excellent problem-solving skills to manage the day-to-day issues that may arise and notify manager of issues
Able to use discretion and independent judgement to problem solve and make quality decisions related to clinical lab scenarios
Able to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with providers, staff, and patients
Company
Trinity Health Of New England
Trinity Health Of New England is an hospital and integrated health care delivery system.
Founded in 2013
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Reginald Eadie
President, Chief Executive Officer
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