Lab Assistant: Outreach (Effingham Clinic)

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems is seeking a Lab Assistant for Outreach at the Effingham Clinic. This full-time role (40 hours per week) involves phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and patient registration for Outreach clients in Effingham, IL. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, charting and LIS data entry, and maintaining safe, compliant lab operations on site. BLS/ CPR is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy via venipuncture and capillary puncture using approved procedures.
• Collect throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs per protocol.
• Collect urine and/or alcohol samples for non-chain-of-custody drug screens.
• Register patients and order tests in the LIS; schedule tests to be drawn and completed.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and restock supplies.
• Maintain patient and client records and ensure accurate charting of results.
• Perform point-of-care test quality control and patient testing.
• Coordinate with providers and long-term care facilities to verify orders and patient information.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Point-of-care testing

Patient registration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information System(s)

Job description

Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.Lab Assistant: Outreach (Effingham Clinic)Job DescriptionLab Assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomy, point of care testing and patient registration for Outreach clients.Department: Lab (Effingham, IL)Hours: full-time, 40 hours a week requiredShift: 1st shiftRequired: High School Diploma, BLS within 90 days of hire$1,000 sign on bonusResponsibilitiesAudits charts at client sites to ensure that all provider ordered tests are completed at the scheduled times. Ensures that all ordered tests have completed results on the patient’s chart., Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies., Collects urine and/or alcohol for non-chain-of-custody drug screen testing., Labels tubes/containers; may package specimens for courier pick-up., Maintains good client relations with patients and staff at long term care facilities or provider office., Maintains records of the patients and clients served., Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations on every shift, and empties sharps disposal containers., Obtains diagnosis information from the provider for each test ordered and documents on lab order., Performs and documents point of care test quality control as appropriate and performs patient point of care testing., Performs maintenance and daily cleaning on centrifuges. , Performs phlebotomy techniques – via venipuncture and capillary puncture – using appropriate procedures and supplies including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements., Reads and documents daily temperature logs., Registers patients and orders tests in the Laboratory Information System(s)., Schedules tests to be drawn and completed., Takes inventory and restocks supplies, Utilizes safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including verbal interaction with patients/family and/or staff (provider offices and long-term care facilities) to validate and verify accuracy of information., Works with staff at long term care facility or provider office to correct discrepancies with orders, insurance information or diagnosis codes.RequirementsHigh School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush LincolnCompensationEstimated Compensation Range$17.79 - $27.57Pay based on experience