Riverside Healthcare · 18 hours ago
LAB ASSISTANT
Kankakee, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.83/hr - $23/hr
1+ years expRiverside Healthcare is seeking a Lab Assistant responsible for performing blood collection procedures and processing laboratory specimens. The role involves ensuring patient safety, managing specimen logistics, and providing support to the laboratory team to contribute to high-quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
Blood Collection: Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients of all ages, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and handling of blood specimens. Collect specimens by filling tubes to acceptable levels and utilizing correct order of draw. Respond to specified codes and traumas for specimen collection
Specimen Processing: Prepare, process, and transport laboratory specimens according to established protocols, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of samples. Confirm special requirements for specimen acceptability before and/or after delivery to the laboratory. Locate previously collected specimens for additional test requests when acceptable. Prepare send out specimens for reference laboratories
Patient Interaction: Provide excellent patient care by ensuring comfort and safety during the blood collection process, addressing patient concerns, and utilizing AIDET with every interaction
Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all laboratory safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), infection prevention standards, and handling and disposal of biohazardous materials and chemicals. Complete all competency assessments at required intervals
Data Entry: Accurately enter patient and specimen information into the laboratory information system (LIS), maintaining meticulous records of all collected samples
Inventory Management: Monitor and restock phlebotomy and laboratory supplies, ensuring that all necessary materials are available and properly stored
Collaboration: Work closely with the laboratory team to prioritize and coordinate specimen collection and processing, contributing to efficient laboratory operations. Notify supervisor of any unusual problems with specimens, patients, provider orders, etc
Survey Support: Assist with inspections including, but not limited to, CAP and DNV. Follow CAP requirements and assist in maintaining CAP compliance as directed by supervisor
Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative tasks within the laboratory, including filing, answering phones, sending/receiving faxes, and managing patient paperwork as needed
Training Support: Provide guidance and support to new phlebotomy staff or students, sharing knowledge of blood collection techniques and safety practices
Process Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives, offering suggestions to enhance workflow, patient care, and overall laboratory efficiency
Flexibility: Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure
Outreach Collection: Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients/residents at contracted facilities, such as nursing homes. Transport specimens back to the laboratory for processing and testing
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and maintain a high level of accuracy
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of a phlebotomy training program required
Preferred
At least 1 year of experience in phlebotomy, preferably in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred
Experience in a hospital clinical laboratory setting preferred
Knowledge of safety protocols and biohazard handling procedures a plus
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment desire
Phlebotomy certification or 2 years phlebotomy experience preferred
Company
Riverside Healthcare
Riverside Healthcare is a fully integrated healthcare system serving the needs of patients throughout the counties of Kankakee.
1001-5000 employees
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