Lab Support Tech

Riverside Smithfield Hospital; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Smithfield Hospital in Smithfield, Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Support Tech I to perform routine specimen collections under supervision and to assist with handling and labeling according to protocol.

This role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and collaboration with care teams, with duties including inventory maintenance, QA/QC support, and participation in staff training as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy or lab specimen training program preferred.
• Direct patient care and/or phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accuracy in laboratory specimen collection and handling per orders.
• Maintains a safe environment by complying with RHS policies and safety guidelines.
• Performs patient identification and labeling according to policy.
• Collaborates with providers and staff to support patient care.
• Assists in training new personnel and students.
• Supports accreditation readiness for CAP, DNV, CLIA and OSHA standards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or Lab Specimen training program

Job description

Smithfield, VirginiaHiring Range$16.20 - $21.08/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewWorks 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 I may also be responsible for 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 I 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 I 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 I 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 I assists in the training of new and existing personnel as well as students.What you will doDemonstrates accuracy in laboratory specimen collection, 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.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Program Graduate, Phlebotomy or Lab Specimen training program (Preferred)ExperienceDirect patient care and/or phlebotomy experience (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.