Phelps Health · 21 hours ago
Clinic Lab Assistant - Salem & St. James Clinic | Full-Time Dual Posting
Salem, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPhelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. The Clinic Laboratory Assistant performs specific pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical tasks to support laboratory operations.
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Responsibilities
Prioritizes incoming specimens and processes in accordance with the department safety guidelines. Reviews pending log during and at end of shift
Reviews orders received for accuracy of physician request and integrity of specimen collected. Generates labels and attaches them accurately to specimen/ blood samples always reviewing name on specimen with order or reprint
Distributes all specimens in a timely manner, orders and processing them to achieve or exceed the established turn-around times. Resolves any processing conflicts with orders, notifying providers of any necessary re-draws and arranging for re-collection
Prioritizes workload to assure priority of testing request is met
Performs all required quality control, notifying supervisor of any values that do not meet set criteria
Demonstrates appropriate skills and ability based on scope of practice, level of training to assess and care for patient’s age specific needs. Collects chain of custody drug screens. Follows all guidelines for glucose tolerance testing including appropriate patient glucose dosage for test ordered
Researches orders for reference work, comparing with order to assure correct test was ordered. Reviews each specimen for proper type, volume required and storage requirements and processing and accessions accordingly. Inventories laboratory supplies and contacts the purchaser as needed for re-order and maintains adequate stock at work stations. Daily, reviews pending reference test list and resolves any problems with overdue or missing specimens
They will need to keep stock and then let me know what needs reorder from PH and they order from quest
Generates batches for specimen pickup. Maintains a neat and clean work area: stocks storage area with supplies and inventories and rotates stock as necessary to minimize wastage. Cleans equipment, and small instruments and documents this action. Receives orders from the storeroom and distributes to the various areas. Cleans outpatient contact areas
Prioritizes workload to assure priority of testing request is met. Collects adequate and correct specimens containing all necessary information with least amount of trauma to patients of varied ages via venipuncture, capillary puncture or arterial collections. Always follows protocol for collection (asking patient’s name, verifying date of birth. Specimens collected accurately using correct order of draw and timely within stated guidelines. Is aware of collection volume limitations for pediatric patients
Reviews all Out-patient orders for completeness and accuracy and files completed orders in appropriate location. Blood culture contamination rate less than 3%. Enters all specimen comments as needed. Uses good Safety Practices and follows hand hygiene protocols
Demonstrates appropriate skills and ability based on scope of practice, level of training to assess and care for patient’s age specific needs by providing proper instructions to patients for urine collection and diet restrictions
Assists with administration of medicals (oral, IM and SQ) as ordered
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Close mental and visual attention required for short periods of time
50% of time spent standing and walking throughout department and facility
Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs
Preferred
One-year experience as a phlebotomist or as lab assistant preferred
Company
Phelps Health
Phelps Health is a medical clinic and hospital that provides cardiovascular, hormone replacement, and healthcare services.
1001-5000 employees
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