Lab Assistant Clerical, FT

$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus for Twelve (12) month commitment

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work!  We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program.  We are proud of our work and patient care.  We invite you to come be a part of this organization.

The Lab Assistant Clerical role maintains adequate stock of supplies.

Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner.

Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.

Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.

Verifies patient and specimen information before performing any procedure.

Performs specialized collection procedures, such as drug screen collections.

Centrifuges and stores blood samples for subsequent testing.

Prepares smears as required for appropriate staining.

Reference specimens to reference laboratories using the appropriate protocols.

Prepares and submits specimens according to Reference laboratory guidelines.

Enters test orders manually for non-interfaced tests.

Verifies samples collected by non-lab personnel are properly collected, labeled, and matched with the appropriate request or barcode labels for appropriate testing.

Completes and documents scheduled and unscheduled computer maintenance to include changing ribbons and labels, resetting terminal, downing terminals, logging in and out of system, and cleaning workstations.

Performs waived and selected moderate tests and documents quality control according to laboratory protocols.

Enters results according to computer system protocols.

Sets up, troubleshoots, maintains, and operates standard laboratory equipment, i.e. pipettes, centrifuge, stainers, and instrumentation.

Sets up and incubates cultures.

Queries, prints, faxes, mails, calls, and/or charts any reports to the appropriate person/unit/office that requires annual reporting.

Enters patient demographics and orders into laboratory computer system.

Participates in the Quality Assessment process as defined by the Hospital or Laboratory.

Packages slides and sends for pathology review/consultation.

Processes reference laboratory reports and drug screen reports.

Reference specimens to reference laboratories using the appropriate protocols.

Answers phones and distributes pathology reports in a respectful and professional manner.

Compares pathology CPT coding and enters charges for the technical component into the computer system based on the pathologist's coding.

Monitors log to ensure result receipt within established turnaround time.

Schedules appointments and greet visitors, handles professional correspondence. Dispatches pathologist to inform him of frozen sections and unscheduled OR procedures.

Verifies bill from reference laboratory to ensure correctly billed immune-stains based on CPT coding.

Trains new employees on pathology office functions as needed.

Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture and finger/heel stick techniques using the appropriate equipment while following the criteria set for age appropriateness following laboratory collection protocols. Record appropriate collection information on the collection containers.

Performs pending log and uncollected specimen list checks throughout shift and utilize for handoff communication documentation. Resolves issues found therein.

Will be expected to fill in as phlebotomist as staffing needs require.

Minimum education

Requires high school diploma/GED. Phlebotomy course or prior phlebotomy certification preferred.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

Completes on the job (OT) training for clinical Lab Assistant duties.

Requires knowledge of medical terminology, typing 25 wpm, computer knowledge, word processing knowledge, must posses strong skills in accuracy, organization, and the ability to multi-task.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within ninety (90) days from hire.