Lab Support Tech

Riverside Health; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Support Tech III (phlebotomy) to perform routine specimen collection, processing, labeling and transport to the lab, following established SOPs.

The role includes patient instruction, accurate identification, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with care teams; requires high school diploma and 1 year phlebotomy or specimen processing experience, plus on-hire phlebotomy certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• 1 year direct patient care with phlebotomy or specimen processing experience.
• Phlebotomy certifications must be obtained upon hire from a recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accuracy in specimen collection, processing and handling per orders and SOPs.
• Maintains safe environment and proper patient identification and labeling.
• Collaborates with providers and care teams to support patient needs.
• Ensures QA/QI compliance and participates in quality control activities.
• Assists in training staff and students as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hiring Range

$17.50 - $22.75/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$17.50 - $22.75/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor/ Manager/Director depending on the facility organizational chart. This position performs routine and special laboratory specimen collections, handling and distributions according to established protocols and standard operating procedures assuring collection of the appropriate specimen in correct container with appropriate labeling. The position is also responsible for explaining specimen collection procedures and instructions to patients, nurses, physicians, etc. The Laboratory Support Tech III may also be responsible for performing patient EKG's, traveling to other patient off-sight locations to collect blood and transporting of specimens back to the lab depending on work site assignment. The Laboratory Support Tech III must maintain patient confidentiality and properly identify patients according to guidelines set forth by the facility (i.e. Patient Safety Goals). This position is responsible for maintaining proper inventory in the department and for keeping appropriate stock levels in collection basket. The Laboratory Support Tech III receives, labels, performs advanced specimen processing, and distributes specimens to the appropriate work area in preparation for laboratory analysis. This position registers patients into the information systems and orders the appropriate tests as requested by the provider. The Laboratory Support Tech III is also responsible for printing, monitoring, and distributing patient reports to proper locations if this function is performed at the facility. The Laboratory Support Tech III is required to follow all quality control and quality assurance guidelines established in the department to include accurate performance of job duties with proper documentation. The Laboratory Support Tech III is responsible for effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental communications to include such items as shift-to-shift "hand off", pending collection inquiries resolutions, etc. The position helps to maintain a constant state of readiness in the department to meet all Standards for accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV, State, OSHA, CLIA, etc. The Laboratory Support Tech III assists in the training of new and existing personnel as well as students.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates accuracy in laboratory specimen collection, specimen processing and handling based on orders including collection requirements, containers, volumes, techniques, scheduling, preservatives, patient instructions, distribution. Performance of job duties accurately and timely to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintains a safe environment by complying with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support the National Patient Safety Goals and Quality Initiatives. Performs patient identification and labeling functions accurately according to policy and standard operating procedures. Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions. Uses appropriate protective equipment, body mechanics and follows safety guidelines and procedures; identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected non-compliance reporting to management.
• Collaborates with providers, office staff, nurses, care givers and other team members involved in the care of the patient to provide for the specialized needs of the patient.
• Demonstrates compliance with department Quality Management Program, regulatory agency requirements, standard operating procedures to maintain accreditation with College of American Pathologists, DNV, CLIA, and other governmental and accrediting agency standards. Duties may include but are not limited to: preventative maintenance, quality control, verifications, audits, procedure reviews and demonstration of procedure knowledge, assistance with updates.
• Demonstrates compliance with laboratory QA/QI program.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Direct patient care with phlebotomy or specimen processing experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Upon Hire(Required) or
• CPT - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT) - National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Performance Specialists (NPS) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - American Allied Health (AAH) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Phlebotomy Technician (PT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Phlebotomy Certification Examination Upon Hire(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.