Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist Full-Time-LMCH

Lake Martin Community Hospital is looking to hire a full-time 2nd Shift Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist.

Hours are from 2pm-10pm with potential need to cover some day shifts.

Pay is $12-$15 per hour

Pay is to be determined based off experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Must be able to draw venous/finger stick blood samples and arterial blood gases according to existing laboratory polices, administer post-phlebotomy care to all patients, and is aware of complications that might occur from these procedures.
• Following the established laboratory protocol, properly labels all specimen tubes and processes all accompanying request forms/electronic orders, (LabDaq).
• Orders requested tests in the lab management system (LabDaq). Processes daily reports for physicians, clinics and medical records.
• Prepares specimens for analysis and/or shipment to reference laboratory.
• Prepares daily specimen shipment to reference laboratory, prints manifest and verifies accuracy of shipment.
• Performs clerical duties including: laboratory turn-around-time data, verification of billing charges, answering the telephone and directing calls, managing faxes and filling reports/requests.
• Maintains a neat and well-stocked phlebotomy tray and drawing room. Deficiencies in phlebotomy supplies are reported to the lab director/chief tech as needed.
• Orders reference laboratory supplies each week or as needed.
• Performs current CLIA waved procedures including urinalysis dipstick, occult blood, urine pregnancy test, Rapid Strep, BNP and any future CLIA waived tests after being properly trained.
• Dispenses courier for specimen pickup or delivery to the other medical institutions.
• Assists in daily inventory of general supplies, records need for supplies, reports need for emergency supplies to lab director and/or chief tech or prepares and places orders.
• Maintains general housekeeping of laboratory.
• Maintains tact and courtesy in dealing with patients/visitors and physicians.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Departments, staff, employees and the public.
• Preserves the confidential nature of items of which he/she has knowledge.
• Represents a caring, friendly and professional attitude to the patient/family or public that he/she has contact with.
• Understands and abides by all hospital and department safety procedures.
• Follows established hospital policies and infection control program.
• Fills position as the safety representative for the laboratory. Attends monthly safety meetings, maintains monthly safety meeting file and reports back to the lab director/chief tech. Maintains laboratory safety program.
• Fills the position as A.W.A.R.E. group representative. Attends monthly meetings and reports findings to the laboratory department.
• Works overtime and other shifts as required by scheduling and staffing deficiencies.
• Assumes responsibility for self-improvement by attendance at in-service classes, staff meetings and education related to personal growth and departmental needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lab Director and/or Chief Technician.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Ability to communicate and understand medical terminology and to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.

· Interpersonal skills required to instruct patients and their families, as well as, professional interaction with a variety of hospital personnel.

· Ability to walk and stand frequently.

· Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures, fire, safety, disaster plans and infection control policies.

· Knowledge of patient rights.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Works in clean, air conditioned environment inside, protected from weather conditions.

· Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), bio-hazardous (OSHA regulated) body fluids and hazardous chemicals.

· Work requires standing and walking frequently.

· Work is of medium physical demand, frequently requiring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and walking (frequently means up to 75% of the time)

· Work requires hearing ability and visual acuity.

· Subject to a fast paced, high stressed routine.

· Possible bio-hazard exposure to communicable diseases.

· Hazardous working conditions in which individual is exposed to definite risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, chemicals and/or bodily fluids.

· Minimal exposure to infectious disease while performing job related tasks.

· Minimal exposure to radiation while performing job related tasks.

· Frequently assigned to changing priorities.

· Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust or temperature.

· May be subject to verbal abuse by patients and family.

· Personal protective equipment is provided by the hospital and available for protection of personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15