Bassett Healthcare Network · 21 hours ago
Laboratory Support Technician II - Lab Central Processing, Full Time, Days
Cooperstown, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.38/hr - $27.57/hr
1+ years expBassett Healthcare Network is dedicated to improving patient health through innovative care. The Laboratory Support Technician II is responsible for blood specimen collection, processing laboratory tests, and training new staff while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Performs blood specimen collection on adult and pediatric patients including venous, capillary, and blood culture samples
Orders laboratory tests in the Laboratory Information System, processes, files requisitions, processes specimens for testing, prepares samples to be sent to reference laboratories for testing and processes test results that were referred to other reference laboratories
Answers telephone as necessary
Identifies all patients by verifying name, date of birth, as well as verifying medical record number against Epic and/or the paper requisition prior to specimen collection
Performs routine/STAT phlebotomy after verifying patient’s identity
Labels specimens in the presence of the patient
Communicates with all patients, explaining the procedure, answering questions and providing information in a manner that assures confidentiality and handles health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Collects appropriate and high quality specimens for all tests ordered (venous and capillary) from all age groups
Routinely works in an efficient manner, regularly meeting the draw standard of 7-9 inpatients and 8-10 outpatients per hour and assists coworkers when work in the assigned area is complete
Reviews all specimens and requisitions or batch logs to assure that the appropriate specimen for each test ordered has been collected, each specimen meets the quality requirements, and had been appropriately labeled
Validates that all specimens were transported appropriately and have been received, completing incident reports or other applicable reports when there is a variance
Completes all receiving steps following established Laboratory guidelines
Receives the batch and/or specimen in the LIS, entering required information as needed
For tests that have not been entered into the LIS, enters all practitioner orders accurately
Delivers STAT, urgent or other specimens that are processed in the technical area in a timely manner
Processes all specimens accurately, consistently relabels and/or aliquots specimens, maintaining specimen integrity
Delivers specimens that are performed within the lab promptly and prepares specimens to be sent to reference labs accurately following established Laboratory policies to meet expected turnaround times
Meets requirements of LST I and performs at least four of the following to maintain career ladder status: Achieves and maintains national phlebotomy certification, Routinely draws blood on inpatient floors, Performs waived testing, Oversees section supplies and completes purchase requisitions, Oversees documentation of section maintenance, Contributes to the selection of LST I candidates, Regularly monitors Right Fax for any failed faxes and follows up as needed, Performs EKGs, Performs DNA collection, Performs collection for employee drug testing, Tracks expiration dates for supplies and takes action to rectify prior to expiration date
Completes responsibilities defined on the laboratory’s task lists
Demonstrates the ability to train and competency assess new staff with patience and understanding
Acts as a resource for staff regarding daily operations within the assigned area
Consistently shares information/knowledge that is helpful to co-workers and communicates information clearly and accurately
Consistently remains calm when faced with obstacles
Consistently shows respect for others and their opinion
Consistently takes responsibility for oneself and improving own ability
Consistently meets deadlines
Consistently offers to assist others without being asked
Consistently maintains a positive attitude
Routinely offers to cover additional hours or shifts when coverage is needed
Consistently follows all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures
Assists in service recovery when needed
Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED, required
Minimum one (1) year experience as an LST, required
Preferred
Minimum two (2) years experience as an LST, preferred
CPT-A Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) from training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes a minimum of sixty hours of didactic training and sixty hours of clinical experience, or one hundred observed phlebotomy draws, preferred
Benefits
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Company
Bassett Healthcare Network
Bassett Healthcare Network is a healthcare network providing hospital, primary care, specialty, and home health services. It is a sub-organization of Bassett Healthcare Network Research Institute.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$82MKey Investors
Scriven Foundation
2022-08-25Grant· $82M
Leadership Team
Angela Belmont
Senior Vice President Chief Nurse Executive
Brandon Greene
Chief of Pediatrics
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