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Job Description
Overview
Lab Assistant General Laboratory
PRN/OCC Hours and shifts vary
Claiborne Medical Center Overview:
Claiborne Medical Center a member of Knoxvillebased Covenant Health offers a full range of medical services including emergency care general and orthopedic surgery rehabilitation and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT) Mammography Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and longterm care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first every day. For more information visit ClaiborneMedicalCenter.
Position Summary:
An employee in this position must be able to perform in the following areas: collection and proper handling of venous and capillary blood specimens for both in and out patients responsibility for the safety and comfort of customers clerical/computer duties and courier responsibilities as required for the position.
Responsibilities
- Customer service and OP collection is recognized as the first priority.
- Assures the registration process is handled in a professional manner with attention to accuracy completeness and efficiency.
- Gathers all demographic medical and financial information from outpatients in a courteous and effective manner utilizing the HIS to record data.
- Transcribes medical orders and diagnosis accurately and in a timely manner orders the appropriate laboratory tests as indicated for outpatients lab contracts and specimens. Followsup on all verbal orders with requests for written orders.
- Responsible for answering the departmental telephones and transferring calls to proper laboratory/pathology section; follows through with problem resolution; assists physicians/staff in obtaining faxing or telephone receipt of laboratory test results; and responsible for strict adherence to proper handling of confidential test results.
- Responsible for use of HIS LIS and reference lab computer systems (i.e. Mayo etc. as appropriate for specific hospital facility.
- Knowledgeable of manual systems for ordering collection verification and charting in instances of computer failure.
- Properly processes all specimens including accessioning; recognition of test priorities; centrifugation; separation/distribution of shared specimens; separation/processing logging tracking of specimens for transport to offsite reference labs; proper labeling of aliquots; special collection requirements; special storage/shipment instructions (i.e. ice dry ice ambient temps refrigerate etc.. Responsible for operating and monitoring of pneumatic tube system.
- Properly collects blood samples from venous and/or capillary (heel or finger) sites as required by facility. Proper use of the Hollister IdentABand system for labeling Blood Bank specimens. Proper use of aseptic technique in the collection of blood culture specimens. Accurately labels all specimens.
- Strict adherence to proper identification of patients either by hospital armband by asking the patient his/her name or by asking the RN to visually identify the patient.
- Strict adherence to proper disposal of needles/sharps and used gloves during phlebotomy.
- Maintain clerical and phlebotomy work areas in a neat and sanitary manner.
- Responsible for the daily quality review of written physicians orders to detect errors in test orders diagnosis physicians name insurance coverage and documents problem resolution etc. Files orders appropriately and manages filing system. Responsible for notification of Sr. Lab Assistant or Manager for timely correction of errors.
- Properly prints/sorts/faxes/charts inpatient Laboratory Pathology and Imaging reports and mails or distributes outpatient reports as needed.
- Responsible for the timely pickup of specimens from physicians offices by performing courier duties or dispatching of the appropriate courier or courier service as needed and properly manages requests for supplies.
- Responsible for participation in Laboratory performance improvement activities.
- Complies with Laboratory policies and procedures including Exposure Control Chemical Hygiene Plan Disaster Plan the Joint Commission standards CLIA and State regulations.
- Responsible for review and signoff on communication log/memo notebook.
- May be a resource for difficult sticks.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience:
Entry level Basic computer skills.
Licensure Requirement:
Certification by NCA ASCP ASPT or comparable institution is desirable.
Employment Type
Unclear
