SR LAB ASSISTANT

Covenant Health; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Lab Assistant for LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville. This full-time position entails performing specimen collection, assisting in training, and ensuring accurate laboratory processes. Candidates should have strong basic skills and preferably certification in a relevant area.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and/or prior work experience sufficient for the job.
• Preference for individuals with a HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assists in orientation and training of staff.
• Responsible for collection and handling of specimens.
• Maintains proper inventory of supplies.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Lab Assistant, General Laboratory

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community.

Department Overview:

The Lab at LeConte Medical Center is a rewarding place to work. The skilled team of Sr. Lab Assistants, Lab Assistants, MTs, and MLTs work together to provide all laboratory services to LeConte patients in a timely manner. In this department, the staff is focused and goal-driven to provide accurate and sufficient results for the people they serve.

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.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || 865-374-8110 || [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Assists in the orientation and training of new and existing employees.
• Be able to perform ABG’s.
• 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.).
• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory of supplies by monitoring and ordering supplies through the Matkon system as needed.
• 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.
• Will assist with other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager to include: scheduling, payroll, ordering of supplies, etc.
• Assists in the implementation and evaluation of new projects including the development of policies and procedures.
• Transcribes reference Lab results.
• 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.
• Responsible for checking and follow-up of incomplete reference Lab reports.

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.