Lab Assistant II-Per Diem/Varies

Coral Gables Hospital; Sunrise Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coral Gables Hospital seeks a phlebotomist to perform venous and skin punctures for in-patients and out-patients, ensure proper specimen labeling, and deliver specimens to the laboratory promptly. Strong attention to patient safety, accuracy, and confidentiality is required.

The role requires good computer skills, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt to diverse patient populations while maintaining the highest standards of care.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to perform venous and skin punctures and finger sticks.
• Proficient in basic computer use and data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using two identifiers (not room number).
• Perform venipuncture using aseptic technique.
• Label specimens at the bedside with accurate patient information.
• Time and initial all collected specimens; ensure patient safety before, during, and after collection.
• Deliver specimens to the correct lab section within expected timeframes.
• Assist with courier duties for specimen transport as needed.
• Maintain neat and clean work area and properly operate copy/fax equipment.

Skills

Venipuncture

Computer literacy

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS/HIS familiarity

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform venous puncture, skin punctures (for bleeding time only), finger sticks for in-patients and out-patients. Perform clerical duties as assigned. Process specimens and delivers to different sections of the laboratory. Perform messenger duties of specimens.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Properly identifies patients using two identifiers, neither of which is the room number.
• Performs venepuncture using approved aseptic technique.
• Appropriately labels specimens at the patient's bedside.
• Times, dates, and initials all collected specimens.
• Patient safety is assured before, during, and after blood collection.
• Uses "unable to obtain" slips correctly.
• Sorts requests correctly so that specimens are drawn on time.
• Logs specimens into the laboratory computer correctly.
• Delivers specimens to the correct section of the laboratory within expected time frame for type of specimen collected.
• When working login, locates a phlebotomist within acceptable time frames to collect routine, timed and STAT orders.
• When working login, promptly process incoming samples and distributes them within expected time frames.
• Appropriately cancls orders for unreceived specimens after properly documenting the nurse notified.
• Answers the telephones promptly and appropriately.
• Charts patient reports accurately paying strict attention to medical record numbers and order of reports in the chat.
• Times specimens correctly when logging them in.
• Proficient in printing collection lists.
• Uses copiers and fax machines properly.
• Keeps area neat and clean.
• Understands how to use the manual login system for back up in case of LIS or HIS downtime.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to young adult, adult, and geriatric patient populations by modifyin g interview techniques, identifying psychosocial, physical and educational needs specific to the patient's age.
• Assist delivering specimens or blood products between the hospital and lab when urgently needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to perform venous punctures, skin punctures, and finger sticks.
• Ability to work on computers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Meets and strives to exceed all customer needs. Promotes positive image of hospital.
• Displays attentiveness, tact, confidentiality, and diplomacy in responding to others.
• Works together to maximize results within the department, as well as throughout the hospital.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to work process change, makes decisions and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.
• Meets performance expectations for volume, timeliness, and quality.
• Originates, develops, or implements new methods to accomplish objectives.
• Makes practical decisions and recommendations reflecting logical analysis of problem and/or issues.
• Conveys information in a concise, accurate, and understandable manner, and applies confidentiality as appropriate.

Physical Demands

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients, physicians, co-workers, and visitors in person and over the telephone.

Writing: Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources.

Physical Environment

• May perform emergency care following ACLS algorithm
• Responds to in emergency situations replacement of assignment on short notice.
• May be exposed to one or more of the following: Potential electrical shock, X-Ray electrical magnetic energy, high pitch noises, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogen.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER

1. Education: High School diploma or equivalent
2. Experience: Minimum one year experience as a phlebotomist in a physician office or hospital setting preferred.

Software/Hardware:

License/Certification:

Phlebotomy certification a must

Phlebotomy registry preferred.

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.