Covenant Health · 15 hours ago
CLIN LAB ASSISTANT
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCovenant Health is a healthcare organization that offers a wide range of medical specialties. They are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to provide phlebotomy services, perform EKGs, and ensure accurate specimen processing while training new employees in the laboratory.
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Responsibilities
Performs all accessioning and specimen processing functions
Performs order entry and basic patient registration function
Performs all basic phlebotomy functions for adults, children, and infants
Performs EKG’s
Performs testing functions under the direction of licensed laboratory personnel to the extent permitted under state law
Assures accuracy of patient, specimen, and order information
Monitors supply levels and replenishes stock as necessary
Works closely with co-workers and functions as a team member to provide quality and timely collections
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Departmental maintenance and other duties as assigned
HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customers, responding appropriately in emergency situations. Must display good body mechanics when lifting, and understand chemical, biological, and electrical safety in the laboratory. Must be familiar with the concept of blood borne pathogens and wear or use the appropriate safety items that are provided while performing duties. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or its equivalent is required with course work to include English, typing, filing, and general office etiquette
Must be able to read with comprehension and write legibly
Must be proficient in the use of proper grammar
Must be familiar with hospital services and operation
Knowledge of general office practice is required
Must be able to operate copy machine, hospital phone system, and both the laboratory and hospital information systems in order to carry out assigned duties
Must possess knowledge obtained by formal education, previous experience, or on-the-job training of proper collection techniques including proper tubes, anticoagulants or preservatives for the procurement of patients' blood specimens
Must have effective communication skills and have or acquire the necessary computer skills to perform assigned duties
Must demonstrate critical thinking skills when assessing patients and determine when assistance is needed to insure quality patient care
For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential
Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable
Preferred
Familiarity with medical terminology and computer software is preferred
Previous Phlebotomy Experience Preferred
Company
Covenant Health
Covenant Health is a top-performing healthcare network company located in Knoxville.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim VanderSteeg
President and CEO
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