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PSC Lab Assistant I-7455-13112SOVAH Health - Danville

Description

SOVAH Health – Danville

Who We Are :

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are :

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us :

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training
And much more…

Position Summary :

Sovah Danville is seeking a full-time PSC Lab Assistant II to perform technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory. Performs phlebotomy and receives, prepares, and processes patient samples before analysis. Handles telephone inquiries, and performs computer and billing functions.

Provides registration services; registers patients, reviews and updates demographic and insurance information, copies insurance card, photo ID, etc.

Verifies proper patient and / or specimen identification, payer type, and diagnosis code before processing specimens.

Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.

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

Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.

Ensures that specimens are received or accessioned and labeled accurately and completely.

Distribute specimens, results, etc., to appropriate departments in a timely manner.

Notifies department supervisor of significant problems related to specimens, instruments, or test orders.

Assesses sample adequacy and recognizes samples of unacceptable quality; documents and informs client of problem.

Print reports as necessary to appropriate locations, ensuring patient confidentiality.

Monitors outpatient orders entered into the computer, and assures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Performs routine blood draws, including venipuncture and finger / heel stick techniques.

Labels specimens correctly by recording appropriate information on the collection containers.

Collects blood cultures using an aseptic technique.

Obtains urine specimens, and labels, and prepares for lab analysis.

Collects drug screens according to guidelines and procedures set in the Drug Screen Collection Manuals.

Process incoming requisitions and samples according to specimen processing protocols.

Centrifuges and stores blood samples for subsequent testing.

Maintains adequate stock of supplies; stocks / organizes supplies and phlebotomy baskets and collection stations.

Investigates and verifies unusual orders with the units, physicians, and / or reference lab.

Assists in the training of students or new employees as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

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.

Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for the patients of Sovah Health Danville.

Required Certifications / Licenses :

Heartsaver CPR American Heart Association required.

PBT (ASCP or ASPT) or equivalent required within two years of employment preferred

Minimum Work Experience :

One (1) year experience in phlebotomy preferred

One (1) year experience in specimen processing and / or lab billing preferred

EEOC Statement :

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Laboratory

Primary Location

Virginia-Danville

Schedule

Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 7-10 hr / shift, weekdays only

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