Laboratory Aide - #309450

189078

Job Description

Registers patient; and accepts, verifies, logs, examines, sorts, aliquots, prepares and distribute/stores specimens in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Enters or reports lab results per procedures. Maintains operating supply levels and work areas. Performs phlebotomy, as needed.

Job Responsibility

• * Registers patients following proper coding procedures.
• * Receives orders in the Laboratory Information System.
• * Verifies collection lists.
• * Logs test orders.
• * Uses centrifuge to spin down appropriate tubes.
• * Examines specimens for unacceptability and takes appropriate actions. Documents necessary information.
• * Separates and aliquots blood and urine specimens, as needed Places tubes not requiring aliquoting into appropriate racks.
• * Processes specimens to prepare for testing and resulting.
• * Measures 24-hour urine tests, records volumes and aliquots for ordered tests.
• * Generates labels via Laboratory Information Systems.
• * Delivers specimens to appropriate areas.
• * Draws blood from patients.
• * Maintains proper levels of supplies.
• * Enters reference lab results.
• * Notifies physician (or appropriate personnel) of critical values and documents notification.
• * Maintains cleanliness of work area and follows established safety and infection control procedures. \
• * May transport specimens, reports or supplies between various offsite locations.
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions
  
  

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting, bending, standing, walking, carrying of small objects. Occasional pushing, stooping, stretching, pulling, lifting (objects 5 to 10 lbs)

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience including Phlebotomy skills and Laboratory procedures.
• Various locations
• Adult and Pediatric Phlebotomy experience strongly preferred
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).