Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital · 23 hours ago
Lab Assistant HRA-756
Hollister, CA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31/hr - $42/hr
0+ years expHazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is seeking a Lab Assistant to support laboratory operations under the supervision of the Laboratory Support Services supervisor. The role involves collecting specimens, maintaining specimen integrity, and performing clerical duties related to laboratory record keeping.
Assisted LivingHealth CareHospital
Responsibilities
Obtains blood specimens from patients of all ages by venipuncture, finger stick, and/ or heel stick according to laboratory policy with minimum pain or discomfort
Follows “National Patient Safety Goals” which include: using two identifiers (full name, date of birth, medical record number, etc.) to correctly identify patients before drawing blood samples, hand hygiene guidelines, read-back when communicating with staff, and communicates with patients in a professional manner at all times
Greets patients in a courteous manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills
Follows “order of draw” to collect proper specimens for specific tests and labels according to policy
Able to collect and process specimens according to test priority (STAT, timed, routine)
Rarely misses draw, if it is a difficult patient, refers to another phlebotomist after missing twice
Evaluates samples for integrity and prepares components of specimens for analysis according to specification related to the type of specimen or analysis to be performed
Distributes specimens to appropriate departments for analysis
Accurate in specimen processing, logging, and data entry at all times
Adheres to blood culture collection policy and maintains a low contamination rate
Properly instructs outpatients of all ages the proper procedure to collect urine samples
Correctly processes all lab requisitions, forms, and specimens for routine and reference tests
Maintains working knowledge of hospital’s information system and lab computer for specimen logging, labels disposition, written results production, and distribution to hospital units and physician’s offices
Consistently completes duties neatly, accurately, and in a timely manner
Performs all procedures in a professional manner
Enforces and follows all laboratory safety rules and reports any possible hazard to the supervisor
Shares appropriate communication with other laboratory personnel involving difficult venipuncture, timed draws, etc
Maintain records for send-out specimens to referral laboratories and prepares specimens according to reference lab instructions
Monitors returning reports from referral labs daily
Accurately performs daily log and resolves pending list
Accurate in specimen logging and writing reports
Alphabetizes and files reports daily
Delivers reports upon completion of work during downtime
Keeps phlebotomy areas neat, clean, and well stocked with supplies
Keeps phlebotomy carts and trays clean and well stocked with supplies
Ensures inventory is adequate and submits orders per delegation by the supervisor
Unpacks and stocks supplies, documents date received with initials and date
Assists other laboratory personnel as workload permits
Responds to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested
Accepts responsibility for and becomes available to work different work shift when workload and/ or other conditions warrant
Continuously works on establishing good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all co-workers
Shows ability to handle unexpected situations and is able to exercise independent thought and actions when necessary
Assists in training of new staff members as requested
Reports to work as scheduled
Always wears hospital identification badge and adheres to the hospital and department dress codes
Answers telephones and makes calls. Verifies ambiguous laboratory orders before entering order into the hospital information system or collecting specimen
Picks up and delivers specimens or supplies to offices outside of the hospital
Able to draw at locations outside of the main Hospital (clinics, Skilled Nursing Facilities, etc.)
Performs tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Director
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certificate required
Basic computer knowledge
Proficiency in the use of phlebotomy terminology, laboratory equipment and testing
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Fine motor coordination, clear speech, normal hearing, and good visual acuity with the ability to distinguish major colors
Must be able to move readily from one location to another in the hospital and various drawing locations
Preferred
6 months experience in an acute care setting preferred
Additional languages preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient aids such as surgery, radiology, diagnosis, respiratory & stroke care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Madera Community Hospital
2023-08-24Debt Financing· $10M
Leadership Team
Mary Casillas
Chief Operating Officer
Andie Posey RN, MSN, MHA, CPC
Chief Nursing Officer
Recent News
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