Clinical Lab Assistant PRN Monday - Friday
Clinical Lab Assistant PRN Monday - Friday
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Clinical Lab Assistant PRN Monday Friday
Are you looking for a rewarding career with familyfriendly hours and topnotch benefitsWe are looking for a qualified Clinical Lab Assistant PRNlike you to join our Texas Health family.
Position Highlights:
Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Worth TX 76104
Work hours: PRN; 7:00 AM 5:30 PM Monday Friday
The selected candidate will receive training across three distant lab areas.
This position does not involve phlebotomy responsibilities.
Teamwork oriented approach
Friendly and welcoming environment
Extremely positive workplace with a culture of excellence
Culturally diverse workforce
Distinct sense of community and a family feel
Heres What You Will Need:
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
CLIAFE must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
This position will support FNA procedures (patientfacing) specimen processing accessioning cases inventory management and all related clerical tasks.
Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to function in a fastpaced environment.
Strong critical thinking problem solving and organizational skills.
Proficient in basic computer skills.
Prefer: Venipuncture skills with all age groups.
Heres What You Will Do:
Specimen Integrity:
For those entities performing phlebotomy employees follow laboratory procedure for specimen collection patient identification and labeling as appropriate for the age of the patient.
Follows laboratory procedures for handling and processing in a manner which is appropriate and follows safety guidelines.
Follows laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens.
Test Procedures:
Follows established laboratory test procedures.
Performs procedures in other areas of the Laboratory as required by hospital entity.
Reports and evaluates test results.
Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel.
Communicates with nursing personnel if there is a delay in specimen collection or questions about orders.
Patient Treatment: Demonstrates competence in the performance of ageappropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific criteria.
Laboratory Operations:
Facilitates workflow process.
Helps other hospitals and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care.
Processes specimens.
Demonstrates ability to perform specimen processing protocols.
Checks outstanding collection list.
Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding collections which appear to have not been collected/received when expected.
Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed.
Relays information to next shift and coworkers.
Performs outpatient processing.
Inputs laboratory orders.
Calls physician for clarification of orders if necessary.
Performs medical necessity checking of applicable orders.
Stocks supplies in work area at the beginning and the end of the shift and/or as needed.
Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered.
Demonstrates active cost effectiveness.
Utilizes time between collections to accomplish other needed tasks (ex. supply management housekeeping duties checks with other areas and provides assistance).
Professional Accountability:
Participates in orientation and training of students volunteers new employees and observers.
Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions. (ex. Web seminars ASCP seminars Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry).
Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame.
Mandatory health requirements are completed within required time frame.
Completes assigned work within the required time and offers assistance to other coworkers.
Uses laboratory equipment (computer instruments etc.) for hospital use only.
Time and attendance is satisfactory.
Employee exhibits a professional appearance.
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care.
Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction.
Performs patient care tasks in a manner enhancing the quality of care.
Adheres to THR Promise Behaviors.
Quality Control/Documentation:
Quality control guidelines are followed.
Quality control and equipment maintenance documentation is in compliance with all departmental quality control procedures and all regulatory guidelines.
The data is accurate complete and legible.
Troubleshoots quality control and instrumentation effectively.
Safety:
Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices.
Follows HIPAA guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge and follows all hospital and lab safety/infection control policies and procedures.
Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills.
Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations onthejob injuries and medical device malfunctioning.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee:
Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Learn more about our culture benefits and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns Feel free to email your questions to .
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