Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist | PRN

North Canyon Network of Care; Idaho; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Idaho seeks a Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to join their team. This entry-level position involves critical tasks such as specimen processing and collection, requiring strong communication skills and a commitment to service excellence. Applicants are expected to maintain high standards of customer service, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate and maintain competency for the job.
• Proficiency in computer skills for accurate specimen entry.
• Ability to work with diverse patient age groups and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens, including blood procurement.
• Collecting electrocardiograms and managing diverse patient needs.
• Handle challenging situations like difficult blood draws.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Awareness

Job description

Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist | PRN

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Job Description

The Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) 1 may be responsible for pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens, including sorting, verification of specimen labeling, order entry and distribution, and specimen retrieval. The CLA 1 is responsible for procuring and preparing blood specimens via venipuncture and arterial puncture according to departmental standards, including proper tube selection, patient preparation, puncture site care, and correct patient and specimen identification. The CLA 1 also collects electrocardiograms in inpatient and outpatient settings, prioritizes workload using laboratory procedures, and handles challenging situations such as difficult draws or combative patients. Additionally, the CLA 1 performs collection of throat and nasopharyngeal swabs and instructs on collecting urine, stool, and sputum cultures.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to demonstrate and maintain competency for the job and unit/area of assignment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in computer skills necessary for accurate specimen entry into the laboratory information system.
• Ability to work with patients across different age groups and with various medical conditions, including challenging behaviors.
• Ability to manage a dynamic work environment with diverse patient needs.
• High level of customer service awareness, meeting internal and external customer expectations.
• Commitment to performance improvement and organizational values such as safety, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and respect.
• Adherence to principles of service excellence.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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