Laboratory Assistant PRN

Crawford County Memorial Hospital; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, IA is seeking a phlebotomy technician responsible for daily lab work and coordinating clerical tasks within the Laboratory department. The role includes performing phlebotomy, labeling specimens, ensuring STAT priority handling, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and supporting reception duties as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Strong attention to accuracy, ability to interact professionally with patients, and adherence to confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Previous data entry preferred.
• Successful completion of CCMH phlebotomy training.
• Equivalent of four years of high school education preferred.
• One year of full-time experience preferred.
• Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, and bleeding time) according to established procedure.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• Determines priority of STAT draws and ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.
• Acts as receptionist; greeting patients, scanning documents, and answering the phone as needed.
• Maintains daily cleaning of equipment and department neatness; follows safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data entry

Phlebotomy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Responsible for performing daily technical work in the laboratory and phlebotomy services. Also responsible for the coordination of all clerical activities of the Laboratory department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks for approved Medicare diagnosis on all Medicare patients according to Medicare guidelines. Gets ABN signed by patient when necessary.
• Acts as a receptionist; including, but not limited to, greeting patients, scanning documents, and answering the phone in a manner congruent with our service excellence initiative.
• Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes work load statistics.
• Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory department when needed to ensure an orderly work flow.
• Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
• Records daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas.
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload.
• Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, and bleeding time) according to established procedure.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.
• Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Responsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Readily accepts changes in assignment. Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility, and may be required to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Job Requirements

• Previous data entry preferred
• Successful completion of CCMH phlebotomy training.
• Equivalent of four years of high school education preferred
• One year of full-time experience preferred
• Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.

Organizational/Core Competencies

• Quality Service
• Team Work
• Communication
• Respect for Others
• Time and Priority Management

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