Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

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POSITION PURPOSE

Under limited supervision and/or according to established policy and procedure, is responsible for executing assigned phlebotomy (procurement of blood specimens), specimen processing, rapid testing, and Point-of-Care (POC) testing laboratory functions . As a member of the laboratory team, the Laboratory Assistant serves as the laboratory and hospital liaison to patients, clients, physicians, and staff members and adheres to hospital and laboratory policy and procedure related to blood borne pathogens and safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

• Is proficient in the appropriate designated use of Laboratory Information System, to include but not be limited to, department order entry, specimen log-in, modify collections, reprint labels, printing collection lists, printing pending collections, and other basic computer functions.

• Demonstrates knowledge of performing Rapid and Point-Of-Care testing in accordance with written laboratory policy and procedure.

• Is technically proficient in procurement of blood samples via arterial, blood cultures, capillary collection (finger/heel stick), and venipuncture technique.

• Always follows established positive patient identification procedures PRIOR to the collection of patient samples . Labels samples in compliance with hospital and established laboratory policy and procedure.

• Is responsible for receiving, appropriately logging and verifying receipt of all specimen types in the laboratory according to laboratory policy and procedure . Also distributes those specimens appropriately to the designated testing areas of the laboratory.

• Validates that all samples collected by nursing personnel from patients with indwelling vascular access are collected in accordance with laboratory policy and procedure and labeled appropriately.

• Assembles and transports samples to the laboratory in accordance with test specifications ( i.e. ammonia on ice, cold agglutinins kept warm) and alerts technologists that the samples are available for processing.

• Is a team-player who readily assists co-workers as indicated with workload, hard-sticks and collections from children or combative patients.

• Maintains an organized, clean, safe collection tray and work environment.

• Assists in receiving and stocking supplies, rotating inventory, and inventory control.

• Is capable of answering phone inquiries, to relate specimen status, and results in accordance with HIPAA standards.

• Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, conferences, professional development opportunities and in-services.

• Adheres to hospital policy and procedure related to patient precautions and special considerations/guidelines that are posted inside/outside the patient room, i.e. infection control precautions, isolation precautions, mastectomy precautions.

• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patients . Complies with Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.

• Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and MercyOne business.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• ASCP Certification as a Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist or equivalent is preferred.

• Is capable of performing a variety of duties characterized by frequent change.

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills, advanced analytical skills, be well organized and maintain a highly professional manner and appearance.

• Strong interpersonal, consultative and relationship building skills in order to initiate and develop productive collaborative partnership with all levels of leadership across the organization. Ability to effectively influence results, garner support and tactfully manage complex relationships within and across the organization . Extremely high level of diplomacy and tact are required . Ability to read the subtle nuances of situation and react/plan accordingly.

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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