UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial ยท 2 days ago
Clinical Laboratory Associate 4, Laboratory Service Center - Evenings
Harvey, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $24/hr
0+ years expUChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is seeking a Clinical Lab Associate 4 to join their Lab Services Center. In this role, you will support patient care by performing clerical and technical duties, including specimen processing and ensuring excellent customer service during specimen collection.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Delivers samples to appropriate departments within acceptable time limits
Monitors for completion of STAT out-patient tests and promptly notifies referring physician/agency
Ensures timely registration of specimens, and handling of special accounts
Ensures timeliness in relay of patient results by investigating delays and monitoring for completion of specimen collection and resulting
Performs all venipunctures and specimen collections following policies and procedures of the Department of Laboratory Services at satellites of the laboratory, and/or at client offices while providing excellent customer service
Handles specimens upon receipt in lab following the policies and procedures of the Department of Laboratory Services
Prepares specimens to be sent to outside reference laboratories in accordance with requirements specified for each referral laboratory
Ensures outpatients receive excellent customer service when presenting at the laboratory for specimen collection. Ensures proper registration and ordering of tests
Performs registration of patient into patient financial system or LIS system according to procedure to ensure correct billing. Enters physician ordered tests into LIS
Qualification
Required
Must have completed high school or equivalent
Must have completed accredited phlebotomy course or program
Must have the equivalent of 6-months full-time employment involving phlebotomy, and/or laboratory, medical or clerical experience, with emphasis on customer service
Performance of phlebotomy and/or cardiology skills valid as assessed by competency tools with a minimum pass rate of 80 percent is mandatory
Familiarity with medical terminology and basic computer skills are essential
Successful completion of accredited phlebotomy program or certification
Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families, and co-workers
Ability to function effectively in an extended team environment
Ability to resolve conflict effectively
Ability to work in a fast-paced, time critical department
Ability to give and receive feedback
Company
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
For nearly a century we have pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improve the health and wellbeing of the community.
2-10 employees
Funding
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