Transfusion Services Technical Lab Assistant

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital; Ohio; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual for the Transfusion Services department. The role involves performing phlebotomy and various laboratory tasks while ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service. Join a team that values learning and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing.

Responsibilities

• 70% Phlebotomy and/or specimen processing.
• 15% Associated computer-related tasks.
• 5% Training new employees and students.

Skills

Customer Service

Computer skills

Communication skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.

We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply, and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

The TLA demonstrates the ability to perform phlebotomy and a variety of technical and clerical functions in the Laboratory based on the needs of the individual campus. He/she performs routine laboratory procedures based on principles of human growth and development according to established lab guidelines, using customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change, problem solving, communication, and personal excellence. The position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid, and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood-borne pathogens.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 70% Phlebotomy and/or specimen processing depending on job location. Adherence to safety and infection control practices. Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff, clinical staff, laboratory associates, patients, and their families, and use service recovery where necessary.
• 15% Associated computer-related tasks (i.e., LIS, e-Source).
• 5% Training new employees and students.
• 5% Adherence to regulatory compliance including National Patient Safety Goals, CAP, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS, OSHA, and Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
• 5% Maintaining competencies, mandatory required education (ACE). Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED (Required).
• Driver's License (DL) from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Customer Service
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Medical Terminology

High School Diploma or equivalent. 6 months to 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing. Associates working in a skilled nursing facility setting are required to have an active driver’s license and carry personal auto insurance.

Work Shift:

Evening

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Department:

Transfusion Services

Join us!

If your passion is to work in a caring environment, if you believe that learning is a lifelong process, and if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. We do not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other terms or conditions of employment.