Curry Health Network · 2 months ago
Laboratory Assistant- Per Diem & FT (Brookings)
Brookings, OR
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expCurry Health Network is dedicated to providing quality healthcare services, and they are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform patient care in a laboratory environment. The role involves specimen collection, processing, and ensuring patient safety while adhering to established standards and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of patient care in a laboratory environment and optimizes patient safety with minimal medical/health care errors
Collects specimens from patients of all ages via venipuncture or dermal puncture
Appropriately provides collection instructions to patients for specimen collections
Verifies provider orders are entered into the LIS correctly
Processes and prepare specimens for testing or submission to reference laboratory accurately
Uses correct phlebotomy technique for specimen collection; collects the appropriate amount of blood and correct tube types; labels specimens at bedsite/chair in presence of patient
Understands order of draw and specimen integrity
Verifies and identifies patient to ensure information matches orders/labels prior to collecting specimens
Documents collection date/time and initials on specimens and in LIS
Verifies source indicated on sample containers and processes and prepares specimens for testing
Processes and prepares specimens to be sent sent to reference laboratory with minimum errors
Responds to STAT, Code, or Trauma in timely manner
Prioritizes STAT patient collection and handling
Communicates with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care
Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Enhances laboratory services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Meets CLIA requirements and demonstrates competency to perform waived testing
Ability to complete maintenance perform quality control and report in LIS waived testing
Ensure phlebotomy inventory is readily available by monitoring levels or inputting orders into spreadsheet for materials in a timely manner
Reconcile the pending orders and troubleshoot any problems
Clarifies test orders and reviews orders to ensure correct testing is ordered
Performs other duties as assigned or requested to support the overall needs of the department, and in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Within 14 months of hire date, certification as a Phlebotomy Technician through National Healthcareer Association is required
The skills required for proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens
The skills required for implementing all standard laboratory procedures
The skills required for performing each test method
The skills required for proper instrument use
The skills required to implement procedures of the laboratory
The skills required to use network EMR, LIS, and electronic communication
Preferred
Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician is preferred
1 Year Of Phlebotomy Experience Preferred
Company
Curry Health Network
Curry Health Network is a nonprofit firm that offers healthcare services including physiotherapy, rehabilitation & emergency care services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carolyn McCain, MBA SPHR SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resource Officer
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