Stanford Health Care · 6 hours ago
Lab Assistant III - Clin Lab Pre Analytic Svcs Multi Site - Part Time, Day - 08 hrs
Palo Alto, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$36.73/hr - $41.19/hr
0+ years expStanford Health Care is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Lab Assistant III to support their Pre-Analytic Services. The role involves accessioning, receiving, and processing specimens, as well as assisting in training new employees and ensuring quality control in laboratory procedures.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Accessions patient information accurately into Laboratory computer system
Checks all requests for proper and accurate patient information
Consults with Supervisor, Lead or Technologist when unclear or unusual requests received
Notifies physicians, nursing units, clinics etc. when sample received is either inappropriate for testing or otherwise compromised
After processing of samples is complete distributes accordingly, ensuring that samples are routed to appropriate areas in the laboratory
Distributes STAT requests in a timely as well as appropriate manner
Answers telephones, responds to inquiries regarding status of testing, giving out results, transferring calls as necessary, answering all inquires in a polite and efficient manner
Accurately taking results from Reference labs
Assists with media preparation, reagent preparations, and glassware preparation when requested
Communicates with physicians, nurses, visitors and other laboratory/ hospital staff in a cooperative and courteous manner
Responds to their needs appropriately with minimal waiting time
Follows all departmental policies regarding attendance, punctuality and health and safety
Independently resolves problems encountered in routine work
Recognizes problems or requests which require Supervisor and/or Technologist assistance when appropriate
Keeps all work areas clean and disposes of all waste appropriately
Keeps current with all laboratory procedures, techniques and changes in all areas of the laboratory through which he or she rotates
Keeps work areas well stocked with necessary supplies and notifies appropriate personnel when inventory levels are low
Maintains all logs, records and data etc. in a legible and precise manner
Prints reports and faxes; sends via US mail or interdepartmental mail as requested
Provides backup coverage as necessary to monitor fax machine for incoming patient report handling, scan reports for both CERNER and EPIC reports according to written procedure and faxing results upon request
Provides orientation and training to Lab Assistants
Orients new employees to general procedures in the lab; trains them in the performance of nontechnical duties
Receives samples via the pneumatic system, couriers, patients, or other hospital personnel
Deals with patient's samples in an appropriate and efficient manner, distributing to the appropriate area of the laboratory or routing to other hospital departments as necessary according to procedure
Reports promptly to Supervisor or Lead any abnormal circumstances with equipment, machinery or other problems that may exist
Understands patient care and laboratory priorities and independently assists others to ensure efficient workflow
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of professional, technical and nontechnical staff
Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Knowledge of aseptic technique and other lab techniques (micro/viro)
Knowledge of basic laboratory testing procedures, laboratory precautions, and use and care of common laboratory equipment
Knowledge of instruments, methods and materials used in a hospital laboratory
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of various nontechnical needs of a laboratory, usually acquired from a combination of previous work experience and/or schooling
Skills: Data entry
Company
Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.
10001+ employees
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