What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Assistant PRN position at Rutherford Regional Health System?
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.
Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.
Performs technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory. Routinely performs phlebotomy procedures, and monitors supplies in collection areas. Performs approved testing and preparation procedures within the laboratory.
Essential Functions:
Assists with collecting, receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
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.
Assures that charging is accurate for all tests collected, including proper registration in MIS. Accessions specimens into MIS.
Plants and processes microbiology cultures on selected media to ensure optimal growth and isolation of organisms for identification and/or susceptibility testing.
Loads barcoded specimens on autoanalyzers and performs waived tests (dipstick urines).
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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.
Completion of a certified phlebotomy training program required. Or in lieu of phlebotomist, can have certification as laboratory assistant or medical assistant. Must demonstrate knowledge of infectious disease protocols, practices, and prevention.
Minimum Work Experience
1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
Why join our team?
We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!
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