LABORATORY ASSISTANT: 32 HOURS/WEEK 8A-4:30P WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY ROTATION

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Indiana is seeking a Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant to provide general laboratory services, greet patients, and handle test order entry. The role includes blood collection, specimen transport (including off-site facilities), and processing in LIS with attention to accuracy and safety.

The position requires a High School Diploma with preferred Phlebotomy certification and/or an Associates degree in science, plus related laboratory training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Phlebotomy Certificate preferred.
• Associates degree in sciences and/or lab training experience is a plus.
• 1 year of full-time laboratory training or experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care and laboratory services as part of the team.
• Collects venous and capillary specimens from patients per SOPs.
• Enter orders in LIS, prepare specimens and process them for testing.
• Transport specimens from off-site facilities or within the hospital as needed.
• Maintain collection supplies and ensure proper safety and PPE use.
• Assist with training new staff and orientation as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab Assistance

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certificate

Associates degree

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing general laboratory services including greeting patients, test order entry, blood collection (including off-site facilities which does require driving of personal vehicle), specimen transport, pre-analytic processing of specimens, distribution of blood and other samples for in-house testing and/or dispatch to reference laboratories. Respond to inquiries and collection requests from off-site facilities (i.e. Health/Nursing Care Centers), nursing units, physician offices, and reference laboratories regarding test orders, specimen requirements and reporting. Perform routine clerical duties and computer functions associated with processing patient samples. Responsible for maintaining appropriate collection/testing supplies needed at each of the different healthcare facilities and in the main hospital. Work a regular, rotating weekend and holiday schedule as required. Hours are 8A-4:30P, 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the hospital’s mission through customer-focused service.
• Responds to inquiries from customers regarding all aspects of laboratory services including but not limited to specimen requirements, turnaround times, reference ranges and reporting protocols. Communications are conducted in a positive, professional and courteous manner.
• Collects STAT, timed and routine venous and capillary blood specimens from off-site facilities along with hospital inpatients and outpatients in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Instructs patients in the proper collection and handling of non-blood specimens.
• Generate and review collection lists and pending logs from the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS). Contacts nursing units and off-site facilities to track pending collected and uncollected specimens.
• Must either use personal vehicle for transporting specimens from outside facilities or Riverview provided vehicle. Must provide proof of insurance and valid driver's license and have a clean driving record. Must keep personal vehicle in good working order and follow all the requirements listed in the Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Stocks phlebotomy supplies on inpatient nursing units and fills orders for off-site facilities.
• Performs all aspects of specimen processing, including: receiving specimens via pneumatic tube, entering required data into LIS, verifying patient/specimen identification and test requests, documenting rejected specimens, centrifuging and dispersing specimens to appropriate areas, communicating with technical staff to ensure efficient turnaround time of results, preparing specimens for referral testing, reviewing surgical specimens/requisitions for accuracy and completeness, storing specimens at appropriate temperatures according to testing requirements.
• Reviews orders for completeness and enters test orders for patients in LIS.
• Compliance checks Medicare orders for diagnosis and medical necessity. Notifies physicians or physician representatives when ICD-9/10 codes or narrative diagnosis do not meet Local Medical Review Policy (LMRP) criteria for medical necessity. Obtain ABN from patients prior to specimen collection if necessary.
• Must be familiar with basic laboratory ordering, testing and reporting operations and recognize problem areas. Takes appropriate corrective action or notifies the area coordinator or department manager.
• Performs daily temperature and function checks for assigned areas, documents them appropriately and takes appropriate corrective action if any are outside acceptable limits.
• Use personal protective equipment in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to: all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintaining acceptable attendance records, arriving for duty punctually and leaving on time, safety and waste disposal, dress code and demonstrating the Standards of Excellence.
• Sensitive to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others. Approaches others in a non-threatening and pleasant manner and treats everyone with respect. Fulfills commitments to team members.
• Perform CLIA WAIVED testing per CLIA'88 standards as trained and applicable.
• Assists with new employee training and orientation, and trains staff on Medical Necessity Guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy Certificate and/or Associates degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences and at least one year full-time laboratory training or experience or both.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Experience with data entry, medical terminology and customer service or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable job knowledge can be acquired.
• Preferred: 1-2 years previous laboratory/phlebotomy experience.

License/Certification Requirements

• Minimum: BLS certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days of date of hire.

Education

• High School or better in Other
• GED or better in Other

Licenses & Certifications

• BLS- Basic Life Support

Preferred

• Phlebotomy Technician

Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Lab Assistance

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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