Clinical Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a full-time laboratory support associate to assist clinical and anatomic pathology testing. The role supports technicians, reviews orders, and handles specimen processing in a high-volume environment.

Requires a HS diploma and at least 1 year of phlebotomy or laboratory experience. OSHA guidelines, attention to detail, and strong multi-tasking are essential. Not patient-facing; on-site position with standard hospital safety practices.

Qualifications

• Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, particularly during busy times.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow directions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Reviews, clarifies and verifies healthcare provider orders for laboratory tests.
• Orders tests and receives specimen in the electronic health record.
• Follows protocols for patient and specimen identification.
• Understands the basics of specimen collection and complications that can impact analytical results.
• Communicates specimen collection information directly to healthcare providers and patients as needed.
• Understands specimen integrity and acceptability of a specimen for testing.
• Processes specimens according to correct protocol--centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, transport, special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light).
• Evaluates for proper type and adequate volume of specimen.
• Files slides and blocks accurately and according to procedure.
• Distributes specimens and/or prepared slides to the appropriate testing personnel/section.
• Acts as a support person for internal and external customers with regards to problem solving.
• Answers questions regarding test orders and specimen requirements.
• Monitors supplies and inventory for area of responsibility.
• Cleans and maintains specimen processing and testing benches and equipment.
• Supports testing in assigned departments.
• May include (1) Preparation, labeling and staining of slides (manually and/or automated); (2) Microbiology set-up/plating; (3) Preparation of reagents, standards and controls; (4) Running analytical instruments under the supervision of technical staff; (5) Performing quality control and/or routine maintenance on equipment.
• Alert to sources of error.
• Determine duplicate and incorrectly ordered tests.
• Follows procedures for confirmation of frequently misordered tests.
• Package specimens per IATA regulations and facilitates transfer of specimens/slides/blocks to laboratories.
• Supports and provides training to new team members as directed.

Connaissances

OSHA compliance

Multi-tasking

Reading/writing instructions

Laboratory operations knowledge

Attention to detail

Formation

High School Diploma / GED

Outils

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Description du poste

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a full-time laboratory support associate to assist clinical and anatomic pathology testing. The role supports technicians, reviews orders, and handles specimen processing in a high-volume environment.

Requires a HS diploma and at least 1 year of phlebotomy or laboratory experience. OSHA guidelines, attention to detail, and strong multi-tasking are essential. Not patient-facing; on-site position with standard hospital safety practices.