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Catholic Health · 1 day ago

Lab Assistant - Per Diem

Port Jefferson, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$31.16/hr - $31.16/hr

Catholic Health is committed to providing compassionate care to the Long Island community. The Lab Assistant - Per Diem is responsible for obtaining blood specimens from patients of all age groups and ensuring proper handling and identification protocols are followed.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Treat all patients in a professional, courteous and respectful manner, adhering to age-specific protocols

Ensures correct patient/specimen identification throughout the entire specimen collection and testing process as per protocol

Demonstrates ability to collect and label specimens with the MobiLab system or during computer downtime as per protocol

Demonstrates knowledge of collection priorities and locations. Demonstrates knowledge of collection devices, specimen containers and “order of draw”

Demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements, including those requiring special processing

Demonstrates knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the venipuncture and/or capillary puncture site

Demonstrates ability to perform both adult and pediatric venipunctures

Demonstrates ability to perform capillary punctures. Demonstrates ability to perform blood culture collection

Demonstrates ability to use laboratory/phlebotomy equipment to safely and competently obtain blood specimens from all age groups of patients. Demonstrates knowledge of special specimen handling protocols (i.e., Code Orange, Rapid Response, Code Sepsis, STAT, etc.)

Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory information system

Interprets orders for specialized procedures and possesses knowledge of specimen requirements for these tests

Assists immediate supervisors in complying with all New York State Department of Health, Joint Commission and Federal regulations

Monitors supply inventory, takes action to unpack and replenish supplies in all necessary areas (i.e., phlebotomy carts, outpatient drawing room, storeroom, send out area, etc.) and notifies immediate supervisor when supplies need to be ordered

Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment, following daily disinfecting procedures

Adheres to safety protocols, follows universal precautions, infection prevention and control measures and utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment

Follows proper procedure for disposal of reagents, specimens and sharps

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the laboratory information system

Demonstrates a broad knowledge of all departments in the laboratory and how they relate to the laboratory as a whole

Demonstrates initiative with ability to identify, analyze and solve work-related problems (i.e., patient identification issues, unsuccessful phlebotomy attempts, specimen collection issues, pending/unreceived log issues, test order clarification, etc.) consulting with supervisors, if necessary

Demonstrates professional work ethics (attendance, punctuality, appearance)

Is an effective and productive member of the laboratory staff, assisting in the staffing coverage of the laboratory when needed

Resolves pending logs and provides effective hand-off communication

Qualification

PhlebotomyLaboratory equipment useLaboratory information systemBasic computer skillsProfessional work ethics

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Must possess knowledge/ability to use laboratory/phlebotomy equipment to safely and competently obtain blood specimens from all age groups of patients

Basic computer skills essential