Lab Support Tech III: Patient Care & Specimen Processing

Riverside Health; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Gloucester, VA is seeking a Laboratory Support Tech III to perform routine and special specimen collection, processing, and labeling according to protocols. You will assist in patient EKGs and may travel to off-site locations for specimen collection.

Knowledge of QA/QI and accreditation standards is required to ensure compliance. Under supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager, you will maintain inventory, support patient safety goals, and train new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• 1 year direct patient care with phlebotomy or specimen processing experience

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accuracy in laboratory specimen collection, 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.
• Perform[s] 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health in Gloucester, VA is seeking a Laboratory Support Tech III to perform routine and special specimen collection, processing, and labeling according to protocols. You will assist in patient EKGs and may travel to off-site locations for specimen collection.

Knowledge of QA/QI and accreditation standards is required to ensure compliance. Under supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager, you will maintain inventory, support patient safety goals, and train new staff as needed.