Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Receiving

Cheshire Medical Center; Keene (NH); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH is seeking a Per Diem Laboratory Assistant to support the Lab-Phlebotomy team on weekends, vacations, and sick calls. Under supervision, you will handle specimen receiving and processing, assist with customer service, and perform phlebotomy as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; strong communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential material with discretion.
• Advanced computer skills and ability to learn lab information systems.

Aufgaben

• Receive and process specimens (COVID swabs, blood, urine, etc.).
• Perform specimen processing and labeling with accuracy.
• Provide customer service to patients and staff.
• Assist with phlebotomy under supervision.
• Maintain compliance with departmental policies and safety guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Team building

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Receiving

Cheshire Medical Center · Lab-Phlebotomy

Keene , NH

Allied Health

Per Diem , Varied , Per Diem Lab Assistant to fill in on weekends/vacations/sick calls.

Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, Laboratory Administrative Director, and Supervisor of Specimen Procurement and Dispatch Services, primary duties include Specimen Processing, Customer Service, Phlebotomy.Maintain familiarity with computer procedures in order to perform various assigned functions related to demographic data, test requisitioning, labels, and reports. Retrieve and provide data as appropriate.Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols, and procedures.Maintain a safe and professional environment for patients, clients, and employees by adhering to established safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate precautions, safety equipment, and practices.Receive and process specimens (COVID swabs, blood, urine, etc.) as appropriate from all Inpatient units and Outpatients, Outreach Clients, and other regional healthcare facilities.Evaluate all specimens for adequacy and accuracy. Make sure specimen type and labeling are appropriate.

High school graduate or GED.One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred but not required. Ability to work independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity, and discretion. Honest, dependable, and have precise attention to detail. Thorough, concise, accurate documentation. Team building skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high volume and stressful environment. Advanced competency with computers required.