Lab Assistant-Full Time

Summit Healthcare Association; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Healthcare Association in Show Low, AZ, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to help ensure accurate patient test results through proper specimen collection, labeling, and timely processing on automated track systems.

You'll prepare drawing rooms, stock supplies, perform routine QC on meters, assist technologists, and handle basic clerical duties, while upholding patient safety standards and SHINE behavior throughout all interactions.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Collects, processes, labels, and delivers specimens accurately.
• Executes venous and capillary invasive procedures.
• Records collection and receipt of samples in the hospital computer system.
• Loads specimens on automated track system; urinalysis, chemistry and hematology analyzers.
• Performs basic clerical duties as needed.
• Maintains laboratory cleanliness and equipment.

Skills

General computer skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School or higher

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

MS Office

Job description

The following information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained. Job functions may change based on the organizational need.

General Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring accurate patient test results through accurate patient identification, labeling, and collection of proper/adequate samples, and loading specimens onto instruments

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Collects, processes, labels, and delivers specimens accurately.
• Executes invasive procedures, venous and capillary, efficiently and successfully.
• Records collection and receipt of samples in the computer system, including those collected internally as well as other samples that come into the Laboratory from outside locations.
• Order Laboratory tests in the Laboratory system computer.
• Looks up test orders in Hospital system for problem solving.
• Watches Laboratory order monitor to maintain desired turnaround times on collections.
• Prepares the Laboratory drawing rooms and trays by cleaning and stocking supplies. Checks daily for outdated supplies.
• Prepares Mayo and Pathology samples for transport.
• Packages and orders reference lab samples for shipping.
• Transmits orders for testing to reference lab.
• Conducts QC and maintenance on Laboratory BGM meter.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes the Laboratory.
• Conducts miscellaneous clerical duties, as needed.
• Miscellaneous duties as requested by Medical Technologist, (i.e. cleaning refrigerators, defrosting and cleaning freezers).
• Performs basic duties of Laboratory System Coordinators in their absence.
• Looks for orders: Standing and Regular.
• Faxes reports as needed.
• Registers patients in Hospital system in a temporary account to be finished by System Coordinators.
• Displays proper etiquette and mannerisms that reflect the SHINE Behavior Standards
• Promotes the Patient Safety Standards as a core value of the organization.
• Loads specimens on automated track system; urinalysis, chemistry and hematology analyzers, with training
• Responsible for Eye Wash and Shower testing and documentation.
• Assist with preparing Bone Marrow samples for transport.
• Order and put away supplies as needed.
• Assist Technologists, as needed

Secondary Functions:

• Participates in departmental and association-wide informational meetings and in-services, including staff meetings, association -wide forums, and seminars.
• Reviews department and association -wide policies and procedures annually.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional / Seasonal Responsibilities:

Job Scope:

• Recurring work situations with occasional variations from the norm.
• A moderate level of complexity.
• Typical operation from established and well-known procedures.
• Performance of duties under moderate supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None, for Laboratory Assistant I and II. As needed for Laboratory Assistant III.

Interpersonal Contacts:

• Are normally made with others inside the hospital.
• Are made with own department, staff, and supervisor as well as other departments and locations.
• Frequently contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at all times.
• Usually include face-to-face and telephone contact, with little e-mail.
• Include contact with staff and patients, with little physician contact.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

This position requires operational knowledge of general equipment and office equipment in the Laboratory department, including: fax, printer, phone systems, computer, and commonly used hospital computer programs (including Hospital Information Systems, MS Office, e-mail, and internet).

Must be service oriented and have excellent computer skills, customer service skills, organizational skills, multitasking skills, professional interpersonal skills, time management skills, the ability to prioritize work, and telephone etiquette.

Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS CPR AED Required

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