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AHMC HealthCare · 14 hours ago

Assistant, Laboratory

South El Monte, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

AHMC HealthCare is a healthcare organization that has been providing services for over 40 years, including critical care and diagnostic services. They are seeking an Assistant for their laboratory to perform phlebotomy functions and support various laboratory tasks, ensuring accurate specimen collection and patient identification while maintaining a professional and courteous environment.

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Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, and heel stick) according to established procedure

Performs venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patient

Performs finger stick procedures with correct technique and when unable to obtain specimen by venipuncture

Performs heel stick on babies with correct technique

Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes

Identifies patient by checking name and date of birth (and hospital medical record number for blood bank specimens) on patient armband

Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure Date and time of draw and phlebotomist initials

Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing

Prioritizes STAT requests. Draws STATs within 10-15 minutes of request

Draws severe trauma and/or disaster patients immediately

Ensures that STATs are transported to lab on a priority bases immediately for serious cases Trauma, disaster; within 15 minutes of draw for other STATs. Hourly for routines

Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions

Registers patients in system, completing all required fields with correct information

Verifies all information for accuracy

Performs order entry with no errors

Generates collection lists, NCC list and can add on or cancel tests

Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload

Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an orderly work flow

Assists co-workers with blood-drawing procedures on morning rounds before returning to phlebotomy station

Informs floors of missed patients or patients not drawn for any reason at time of attempt

Informs Supervisor of problems in obtaining specimens for any reason

Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at the hospital in the performance of phlebotomy duties

Works with new employees to assist in training of departmental procedures

Acts as a resource to new employees

Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards

Attends all required safety education programs

Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions

Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards

Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed

Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions

Responsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment

Ensures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures

Attends annual education programs

Wears clean gloves when drawing all patients

Disposes of needles in special container in phlebotomy basket or in needle box in patient room

Throws used gloves in biohazard container only

Follows procedures for safety dress

Readily accepts changes in assignment. Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility, and may be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment

Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by the supervisor and peers

Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input. d. Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues

Conducts all work activities with respect for the rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management

Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification, as required by the position, department, and policy

Continuously displays a “can do” attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives

Participates in staff meetings as determined by the supervisor

Supports the hospital's mission, policies, and procedures through attendance and participation at committee meetings, if applicable

Utilizes automated system to communicate inter- and intra -departmentally, as appropriate

Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by the supervisor