PeaceHealth · 1 month ago
Lab Assistant - Specimen Management
Springfield, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.76/hr - $30.85/hr
0+ years expPeaceHealth is seeking a Lab Assistant - Specimen Management for a Per Diem/Relief position. The role involves working collaboratively with healthcare team members to ensure the best outcomes for patients, performing specimen collection and handling, and assisting lab staff in delivering patient care.
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Responsibilities
Prepares, delivers, and picks up items in accordance with health and safety regulations and laboratory policies to ensure specimen integrity, quality patient care, and caregiver safety
Collects and labels specimens for requested testing, processes specimen according to established guidelines and completes documentation for the specimen
Performs data entry of patient demographics and tests ordered. Performs all paperwork, technical, and nontechnical procedures required to process and submit specimens
Receives, handles, sorts, processes, or packages specimens
Receives and makes telephone calls and uses computer terminal and reference guides to provide information and answer questions from clients and patients, regarding specimen requirements, test results and other client requests
Performs waived testing as assigned. Recognizes abnormal results and follows up as defined in standard operating procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent
Phlebotomy training or experience may be required or preferred for some positions
Able to approach, communicate and positively interact with patients and health care professionals while performing their duties, frequently under stressful conditions
Able to work without supervision but know when to consult with supervisory personnel for assistance in determining appropriate actions
Able to use the electronic laboratory information system. Must perform work activities in accordance with established policies and procedures
Able to recognize the various levels of service (routine to critical) demanded of the laboratory and prioritize work and adjust working style to accommodate said demands
Able to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks at one time
Preferred
Prior clinical laboratory experience
Valid driver's license for driving positions
Prior laboratory experience in relation to anatomy/physiology, specimen processing
Six months phlebotomy experience required OR proof of completion of phlebotomy training program
Benefits
403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions
Wellness benefits
Discount program
Expanded EAP and mental health program
Company
PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system serving both urban and rural communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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