Catholic Health · 4 hours ago
Lab Assistant
Port Jefferson, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.52/hr - $34.32/hrCatholic Health is dedicated to providing compassionate care to its communities, with St. Charles Hospital serving the Three Village area for over a century. The Lab Assistant is responsible for obtaining blood specimens from patients of all ages, ensuring proper identification and adherence to protocols throughout the specimen collection process.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Treat all patients in a professional, courteous and respectful manner, adhering to age-specific protocols
Ensures correct patient/specimen identification throughout the entire specimen collection and testing process as per protocol
Demonstrates ability to collect and label specimens with the MobiLab system or during computer downtime as per protocol
Demonstrates knowledge of collection priorities and locations. Demonstrates knowledge of collection devices, specimen containers and “order of draw”
Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements, including those requiring special processing
Demonstrates knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the venipuncture and/or capillary puncture site
Demonstrates ability to perform both adult and pediatric venipunctures
Demonstrates ability to perform capillary punctures. Demonstrates ability to perform blood culture collection
Demonstrates ability to use laboratory/phlebotomy equipment to safely and competently obtain blood specimens from all age groups of patients. Demonstrates knowledge of special specimen handling protocols (i.e., Code Orange, Rapid Response, Code Sepsis, STAT, etc.)
Interprets orders for specialized procedures and possesses knowledge of specimen requirements for these tests
Assists immediate supervisors in complying with all New York State Department of Health, Joint Commission and Federal regulations
Monitors supply inventory, takes action to unpack and replenish supplies in all necessary areas (i.e., phlebotomy carts, outpatient drawing room, storeroom, send out area, etc.) and notifies immediate supervisor when supplies need to be ordered
Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment, following daily disinfecting procedures
Adheres to safety protocols, follows universal precautions, infection prevention and control measures and utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment
Follows proper procedure for disposal of reagents, specimens and sharps
Demonstrates a broad knowledge of all departments in the laboratory and how they relate to the laboratory as a whole
Demonstrates initiative with ability to identify, analyze and solve work-related problems (i.e., patient identification issues, unsuccessful phlebotomy attempts, specimen collection issues, pending/unreceived log issues, test order clarification, etc.) consulting with supervisors, if necessary
Is an effective and productive member of the laboratory staff, assisting in the staffing coverage of the laboratory when needed
Resolves pending logs and provides effective hand-off communication
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must possess knowledge/ability to use laboratory/phlebotomy equipment to safely and competently obtain blood specimens from all age groups of patients
Basic computer skills essential
Preferred
Certificate from an approved phlebotomy training program or a medical laboratory assistant program (which includes phlebotomy) preferred
Benefits
Generous benefits packages
Generous tuition assistance
Defined benefit pension plan
A culture that supports professional and educational growth
Company
Catholic Health
When it comes to health care, Long Islanders have a choice.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sumita Yadav
System Vice President Operations & Cardiovascular Service Line
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase