Laboratory Assistant
Crete, NE
Laboratory Assistant
Clinical lab work including phlebotomy, specimen processing, waived testing, patient data entry, specimen handling, and equipment/supply inventory. Requires a high school diploma or equivalency; BLS within 3 months of hire.
Summary
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Coordinates and performs tasks in several areas of the clinical laboratory including but not limited to phlebotomy, specimen processing and waived laboratory testing.
YOUR ROLE WOULD ENCOMPASS:
- Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
- Maintains competency and proficiency with respect to all phlebotomy procedures; maintains awareness of all laboratory policy, technical and procedural changes.
- Performs blood collection from adult, children and infant patients using appropriate capillary collection or venipuncture technique.
- Provides patient care with compassion and empathy utilizing mandatory customer service tactics as required by policy/procedure.
- Completes assigned tasks accurately and timely, adhering to all laboratory standards, policies and procedures.
- Accurately performs computer entry of patient demographic and testing information including specimen data collected by laboratory or other hospital staff.
- Responsible for specimen receiving and handling for in house and reference laboratory testing, which includes the use of centrifuges.
- Under the supervision of technical staff, performs waived laboratory testing.
- Assists with pre-analytical processes to include preparation for various testing.
- Reviews Outpatient Requisitions for accurate / appropriate laboratory orders.
- Responsible for supply and equipment inventory and ordering to ensure department areas are properly supplied.
- Participates in departmental proficiency testing as assigned.
- Cleans, disinfects, and maintains department equipment and surfaces as needed.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
- Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES (PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN):
- Graduation from a high school or equivalency – required
- Complete of a basic or advanced phlebotomy program – preferred
- Experience in performing various phlebotomy procedures – preferred
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) – required within 3 months of hire
- Per leader’s discretion – if assigned to drive Bryan-owned vehicles – valid driver’s license and verification and maintenance of responsible driving record per facility standards required.