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Onvida Health · 8 hours ago

Lab Technical Assistant I | Outreach | Part Time

Yuma, AZ

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.95/hr - $31.43/hr

Onvida Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of the community in southwestern Arizona. The Lab Technical Assistant I is responsible for the collection, receipt, processing, and transport of biological specimens while adhering to safety standards and providing lab support under supervision.

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Responsibilities

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

Acts as a receptionist, greets patients, and answer telephones inquiries

Show commitment to patients by performing appropriate collections, testing, education and providing informational support

Positively identifies each patient by soliciting the patient’s full name and date of birth, at a minimum or by other acceptable identification defined by laboratory policy

Compares the patients given information against the armband (if applicable), medical record and each requisition sheet before any procedure is performed

Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary methods for all age groups

Demonstrates competency with all phlebotomy equipment (i.e., Butterflies, syringes, needle device, lancet, transfer devices, etc.)

Consistently performs blood collections using established laboratory procedures (i.e., proper patient identification, proper tube selection, etc.)

Properly identifies and labels specimens in accordance with established laboratory procedures

Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures

Maintains acceptable specimen rejection rates

Properly utilizes laboratory information system (LIS) to enter laboratory orders for outpatients, nursing homes, outside providers, etc

Verifies that orders are correctly transcribed, and resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory for further clarification, and notifying supervisor of unresolved orders or order discrepancies

Receives, processes, prepares and stabilizes specimens for both hospital laboratory testing and referral laboratory testing in a timely manner

Assumes responsibility and appropriately follows through on reference laboratory send out specimens

Focuses on quality by ensuring that all work performed is accurate, complete and performed within the time frames defined by the department

Tracks, locates and investigates any delayed or missing specimens

Participates in detecting and documenting occurrences that deviate from defined procedures

Follows established methods and practices and demonstrates basic problem solving skills

Meets department standards for productivity and quality

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to organizational policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and professional standards

Demonstrates awareness and complies with accrediting agency and regulatory requirements related to their area of responsibility

Transports specimens and supplies to and from surrounding locations using department vehicles

Maintains YRMC fleet safety clearance and performs basic maintenance checks on laboratory vehicles

Participates in departmental financial responsibilities through the appropriate use of supplies and materials and assists with inventory management

Maintains inventory, ordering, and ensuring phlebotomy supplies are adequate and are within expiration date

Participates in department initiatives to reduce costs and improve service

Communicates effectively, courteously and professionally with internal and external customers

Interacts with coworkers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service

All employees must be able to work all areas, departments, and shifts as assigned

Attends meetings and remains current with internal and external communications (i.e. e-mail, newsletters, etc.)

Acknowledges and understands the importance of 'Patient Rights' and privacy (HIPAA)

Promotes, supports and exhibits behavior consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of Yuma Regional Medical Center

Completes core competencies, organizational and departmental assignments and/or requirements on time

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

PhlebotomyLaboratory Information SystemSpecimen ProcessingInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceAseptic TechniqueTeamworkCommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail