What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant II - LAB - Preston Memorial Hospital position at CAMC Health System?
POSITION SUMMARY
o Primary duty is to perform specimen collection and processing, obtaining acceptable specimens per protocol consistent with age-specific needs and established laboratory guidelines, as requested by the provider.
o Utilize hospital software systems to manage patient orders, enter data, and obtain information.
o Performs clerical activities for the operations of the laboratory, which include but are not limited to answering phones, scanning documents, and faxing results.
o Stock and maintain supplies and inventories.
o Performs test analysis pertaining to diagnostic tests defined as waived and moderately complexity, under direct supervision.
o Possess and apply working knowledge of quality control and assurance guidelines by following established policy and procedures.
o Detect basic problems and perform limited preventive maintenance and required documentation, under direct supervision, on laboratory equipment.
o Report incidents / potential incidents to immediate supervisor and assists in the thorough completion of incident reports in a timely manner.
o Provides coverage on a flexible schedule basis (on-call and emergency situations) as necessary to ensure proper staffing for laboratory workload and other laboratory associated activities.
ESSENTIAL PILLAR DUTIES
The following are the general expected duties of this position and are not meant to be all encompassing. Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate.
- People and Culture
Uses AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) as a framework to communicate with patients and their families as well as each other.
Reviews policy and procedures annually, and when significant revisions are made.
o Stewardship (Revenue, Cost, Value)
Utilizes resources responsibly to prevent waste.
Participates in continuing education activities.
Physician Led Care Team
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
o A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
o Graduated from an accredited phlebotomy, lab assistant, or medical assistant program preferred.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
o West Virginia Clinical Laboratory Practitioner Trainee License or West Virginia Clinical Laboratory Point of Care Technician License (Within Probationary Period).
EXPERIENCE
o Previous experience in phlebotomy and basic computer skills are preferred.
Work Schedule : Days
Status : Full Time Regular 1.0
Location : Preston Memorial Hospital
Location of Job : WV : Kingwood : Preston Memorial Hospital
Talent Acquisition Specialist : Guy S. Stewart guy.stewart@vandaliahealth.org
