LAB PROCESSOR - FULL TIME

The Toledo Clinic, Inc.; Toledo (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toledo Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to assist laboratory staff with workload including venipuncture and capillary puncture; work under the Administrative Laboratory Manager at our main campus on Secor Rd.

Responsibilities include arriving on time, processing and labeling specimens, verifying patient IDs, maintaining records, and promptly addressing STAT requests. HS diploma/GED and Phlebotomy training required; certification preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; Phlebotomy diploma from accredited school.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic lab techniques.

Responsibilities

• Venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients.
• Prepare specimens per procedures; reference labs as needed.
• Verify patient identification and document discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of specimens picked up or sent out.
• Handle STAT requests promptly and notify technicians.
• Transport specimens between collection sites as needed.

Skills

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

Time management

HIPAA compliance

OSHA safety

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy diploma

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Tools

Centrifuges

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 6:15 pm at our main campus on Secor Rd

General Summary

Assists laboratory staff in meeting workload demands including venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients.

Works under the supervision of the Administrative Laboratory Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
• Receives logs, handles and processes various body fluids, exudates or scraping, and stores in an acceptable manner.
• Verifies patient/specimen identification and informs technical personnel and/or Supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients.
• Properly prepares all types of lab specimens according to established procedures which include special requirements for reference work to outside laboratories or special studies.
• Performs simple maintenance of equipment; i.e. reads and records temperatures, cleans centrifuges and refrigerators.
• Maintains accurate and thorough records of what reference specimens have been picked up and/or sent out to other labs.
• Processes and transports infectious waste to a centralized pick-up location and signs the appropriate manifest.
• Performs and records qualitative determination for urine glucose and acetone according to established procedures.

Other Essential Duties May Include but Are Not Limited To

• Transports specimens from other lab collection sites to the main lab in a timely and efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.
• Completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.
• Knows, understands and adheres to all laboratories, Clinic, HIPPA and/or OSHA safety standards.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques involved in routine tests.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• When presented with "STAT" request(s), stops all other routine activities and promptly addresses the STAT.
• Promptly delivers STAT specimens to technical work area and informs appropriate technicians in a non-threatening manner.
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.

Education:

• HS diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy diploma from an accredited school.

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy certification and 6 months previous experience.
• Certified Phlebotomist.