SR LAB ASSISTANT

Covenant Healthcare; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Lab Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the collection and handling of specimens, ensuring accurate patient registration, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to quality patient care while working in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong phlebotomy skills, basic computer proficiency, and a commitment to excellence in customer service. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and work experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training new employees and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform quality reviews of physician's orders and manage supplies.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Phlebotomy Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Matkon System

Job description

Overview

Senior Lab Assistant, General Laboratory

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Night Shift

Looking for a detail-oriented, customer driven person who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Rotate weekends and holidays.

Fort Loudoun Medical Center is equipped with a team of more than 200 doctors in more than 29 specialty areas. Our 87,000-square-foot hospital features advanced technology, including state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT), Ultrasound, Diagnostic X-Rays and Women’s Imaging Services, as well as Nuclear Medicine technology unique to our surrounding counties. The physicians, staff and volunteers of Fort Loudoun Medical Center are dedicated to providing excellent care to every patient, every time.

Position Summary:

An employee in this position must be able to perform at an advanced level in the following areas: collection and proper handling of venous and capillary specimens as appropriate; registration of outpatients in a timely, safe and courteous manner; registration of patients, Lab contracts, and specimens ensuring that all registration data is accurate and complete; prepares, checks for accuracy, and implements charting of Laboratory, Pathology and Imaging reports as needed. Must be able to perform duties of Lab Assistant.

Responsibilities

1. Assists in the orientation and training of new and existing employees.
2. Responsible for care, maintenance, trouble-shooting and notification of the Manager when equipment is in need of repair or replacement (i.e. laser printers, line printers, fax machines, copying machines, etc.).
3. Responsible for maintaining proper inventory of supplies by monitoring and ordering supplies through the Matkon system as needed.
4. Responsible for the daily quality review of written physician’s orders to detect errors in test orders, diagnosis, physician’s name, insurance coverage, etc. and timely correction of errors.
5. Responsible for the generation, verification, and submission of contract billing.
6. Assists in the implementation and evaluation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.
7. Local travel required.
8. Responsible for checking and follow-up of incomplete reference Lab reports.
9. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

Basic computer skills, medical terminology, registration and phlebotomy skills or equivalent combination of clinical/clerical skills.

Licensure Requirement:

Certification by NCA, ASCP or comparable institution is desirable. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

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Job Title: SR LAB ASSISTANT

ID: 4201962

Facility: Fort Loudon Medical Center

Department Name: GENERAL LABORATORY