Laboratory Assistant II - Float

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is hiring a Laboratory Assistant 2 - Float to perform waived testing (rapid strep, flu, urine dips), collect and process specimens, and enter test data under supervision. You will handle EKG/POC testing and be the entry point for specimens entering the lab, ensuring proper labeling and timely distribution.

The role requires a high school diploma and preferred phlebotomy/medical assistant experience; after three months you should be capable of full duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in phlebotomy, medical assistant, or related program preferred.
• After three months of employment you should be capable of performing as a lab assistant.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens using age appropriate skills.
• Identify the patient, select venipuncture equipment based on age, and label specimens per policy.
• Communicate with the patient and family as appropriate for age and maintains patient safety.
• Perform proper collection of specimens including patient prep, technique, and transport; use safety equipment properly.
• Label, process, and distribute specimens per established procedures.
• Prioritize workload to meet turnaround time expectations and deliver specimens to proper departments.
• Perform waived laboratory tests according to SOPs.
• Verify self-collected specimens meet requirements and proper labeling when returned by patient.
• Performs PAS duties as needed.
• Operate and maintain equipment per SOPs to meet turnaround times.
• Display troubleshooting and problem resolution for instrumentation issues.
• Complies with quality control procedures and preventative maintenance; meet deadlines and stay current on competency.
• Identifies situations affecting quality patient care and initiates resolution.
• Monitors reagent and supply use to maintain inventory and support cost efficiency.
• Participates in training of new employees.
• Maintains positive attitude and professional behavior with patients and staff.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and Springfield Clinic policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory testing

Patient communication

Safety awareness

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant training

Job description

Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant 2 - Float is responsible for performing waived laboratory testing (i.e., rapid strep, flu, urine dips, etc.); interpreting, documenting, and reporting test results; performing EKG's and POC testing (i.e. PT/INR, glucometer, etc.) under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures. The Laboratory Assistant 2 - Float provides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory. Collects, labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; is responsible for registration and test data entry; monitors supply levels in specimen processing area and collection units; performs additional clinical duties as required.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens using age appropriate skills.
• Identifies the patient, selects venipuncture equipment based on patient age, and labels specimens according to policy.
• Communicates with the patient and family as appropriate for age and maintains patient safety.
• Performs proper collection of specimens including patient preparation, technique, specimen requirements and transportation, and utilizes and demonstrates proper use of safety equipment available for specimen collection.
• Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens according to established procedures.
• Verifies specimens received meet all requirements and ensures specimens are processed properly.li>
• Prioritizes workload to handle STATS ensuring turn-around time expectations are met and delivers specimens to proper departments in a timely manner.
• Performs waived laboratory tests according to standard operating policies and procedures.
• Verifies self-collected specimens received meet specimen requirements and proper labeling guidelines when returned by the patient.
• Performs PAS duties as needed.
• Operates and maintains equipment, instruments, and tools according to standard operating policies accurately and efficiently to meet expected turn-around times.
• Displays troubleshooting skills and problem resolution techniques for minor issues with instrumentation and equipment, demonstrates the ability to perform simultaneous task accurately and efficiently, and is flexible to daily workload expectations.
• Complies with quality control procedures, with preventative maintenance procedures, and meets established deadlines and remains current on competency assessment.
• Identifies situations which may adversely affect quality patient care and initiates problem resolution.
• Monitors daily use of reagents and supplies to maintain established inventory levels to contribute to financial success through efficient use of time and supplies.
• Participates in the training of new employees.
• Maintains a positive attitude and professional behavior in association with patients and employees.
• Complies with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adheres to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provides excellent customer service and adheres to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in phlebotomy, medical assistant, or other related medial program is preferred.
• After three (3) months of employment at the Clinic the employee should be fully capable of performing as a lab assistant.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good oral and written communication skills. Excellent customer service.

Working Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines .

PHI/Privacy Level

• HIPAA2