Lab Systems Facilitator

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

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA is seeking a phlebotomy-focused laboratory support role to assist with pediatric/adult blood collection, specimen receiving and processing, and NP sample collection, as well as waived testing.

The position supports staff, physicians, patients and families by handling clerical, computer, and information functions in a dynamic clinical environment. Must maintain basic medical terminology and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills and knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge for patient demographics, test orders and results.
• Interpersonal skills to work as a team member in a changing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate clinical data to physicians and health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Communication of clinical data

Job description

Job Summary

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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