Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Clinical Laboratory Assistant PRNSeeking a skilled Clinical Lab Assistant. Is that you?Work location: 3150 Horizon Rd. Rockwall, TX 75032Work hours: PRNDepartment highlights:

Great opportunity for growth.

Friendly work environment with skilled staff.

Supportive laboratory department leaders.

Here’s What You Need

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required

Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency is required

6 Months experience as a phlebotomist or completion of a one semester course in phlebotomy. is preferred

PBT(ASCP) - Phlebotomy Technician Upon Hire is preferred

What You Will Do

Specimen Integrity:

For those entities performing phlebotomy; employee follows 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 age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific criteria

Laboratory Operations:

Facilitates workflow process

Helps other hospital 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 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, on-the-job 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.

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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