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Huggins Hospital · 16 hours ago

Lab Aide | full-time days

Wolfeboro, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Huggins Hospital is seeking a Lab Aide to assist in the overall operations of the Clinical Laboratory. The role involves participating in quality control, performing sample processing, and conducting patient registrations, among other responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Participates in the Laboratory Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) policies and projects

Perform CLIA waived testing in accordance with regulations and department best practices as trained and deemed competent

Perform pre-analytical sample processing within the Chemistry, Hematology and Microbiology sections as trained and deemed competent

Maintains competency as required by CLIA regulations and Laboratory policy

Assures quality of care by adhering to hospital and Laboratory policies and procedures

Performs Outpatient Laboratory Registrations to include (but not limited to): new patient profiles, consent to treat, insurance verification and diagnosis/ICD-10 entry

Performs Physician Laboratory order review for completeness and medical necessity

Performs electronic and/or manual order entry and reviews any ABNs with patients

Performs preparation, distribution, storage and retrieval of Laboratory reports

Performs Reference Laboratory result/report processing

Performs phlebotomy/clerical supply inventory and maintains appropriate supply levels on the shelves and in the phlebotomy tray

Obtains patient samples in accordance with regulations and best practices

Provides age appropriate instructions to patients for optimal specimen collection and sample

Ensures proper sample labeling including two unique identifiers

Performs appropriate sample processing based on requested tests including sample quality assessment, centrifugation, separation and proper storage as needed

Performs Reference Laboratory procedures for clinical and anatomical samples including sample processing, ordering and sending out samples utilizing manual, interfaced and online mechanisms to the Reference Laboratory

Performs venipuncture in accordance with regulations and best practices

Performs capillary blood collection in accordance with regulations and best practices

Performs venipuncture and capillary collections utilizing age appropriate technique

Provides information to the patient within the scope of their practice, referring technical questions to the appropriate Supervisor, Manger, Medical Director or patient's physician

Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments

Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

Completes all required annual education on or before the due date