Lab Systems Facilitator

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Chesapeake, Virginia. This role involves performing pediatric and adult phlebotomy, processing specimens, and conducting waived laboratory tests. Candidates should have at least three months of laboratory experience and proven phlebotomy skills.

The position requires knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills for patient registration and test orders. The workplace is a normal office environment with standard physical requirements.

Qualifications

• Approximately three to six months of experience in a Laboratory setting required.
• Must possess knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Proven phlebotomy skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and management by performing pediatric/adult phlebotomy.
• Collect nasal pharyngeal (NP) samples and conduct waived laboratory testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Under direct departmental supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Manager, CLS Supervisor, Lead CLS or Charge CLS, this role follows established policies and procedures, assists staff, management, physicians, patients/families and visitors by performing various duties including pediatric/adult phlebotomy, specimen receiving and processing, collecting nasal pharyngeal (NP) samples, waived laboratory testing, clerical/office functions, computer functions, and reception/information functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification in Phlebotomy preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Approximately three to six months of experience in a Laboratory setting is required to gain an understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
• Must possess knowledge of Medical Terminology and proven phlebotomy skills.
• Must possess basic computer knowledge for the registration of patient demographics, test order entry and result retrieval.
• Must demonstrate interpersonal skills required to successfully perform as a team member in a constantly changing environment.
• Must demonstrate skills necessary to effectively communicate clinical data to physicians and other health care providers.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

Physical Requirements

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