Lab Systems Facilitator

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Chesapeake, VA seeks a phlebotomy technician to support the Laboratory with patient specimen collection and processing. The role involves pediatric and adult phlebotomy, NP sample collection, and basic waived testing under supervision.

The successful candidate will have 3–6 months of lab exposure, knowledge of medical terminology, solid computer skills, and the ability to communicate clinical data effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Approximately three to six months experience in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and proven phlebotomy skills.
• Basic computer knowledge for patient demographics, orders and results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate clinical data to physicians and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Performs pediatric/adult phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Receives and processes specimens and collects NP samples.
• Performs waived laboratory testing and supports clerical/office tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Job description

• Under direct departmental supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Manager, CLS Supervisor, Lead CLS or Charge CLS. Follows established policies and procedures, assists staff, management, physicians, patients/families and visitors by performing various duties including, but not limited to, 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 experience in a Laboratory setting is necessary in order to gain an understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
• Must possess knowledge of Medical Terminology and have 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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