About this position Description Qualifications About JPS **Req #:** 21017

**Category:** LABORATORY SERVICES

**Division:** Clinical / Professional Services

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Shift:** Evenings

**Hours:** Mon-Thurs 12:30P-11P

**Compensation Type:** Hourly

**Facility:** John Peter Smith Hospital

**Location:** 1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX Description Job Description: **Description:** The Laboratory Support Specialist provides clinical operations and technical support in a complex clinical laboratory setting to perform multiple phases of the testing process (e.g., pre-analytical process, positive patient identification, specimen acceptability verification and rejection, specimen processing, and specimen packaging and shipping). May perform waived or limited moderately complex testing to meet associated equipment maintenance and daily Quality Assurance/Quality Control requirements. Performs other post-analytic functions and support duties to include, but not limited to, specimen management, phlebotomy, customer support and service recovery, inventory control and process improvement.

Typical Duties:

- Performs department-specific specimen management functions including: specimen transport, tracking, retrieval, storage and disposal. Verify patient identification and/or specimen acceptability criteria.

- Transports blood products or supplies in support of ED Trauma Services and external customer needs.

- Complies with all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements related to health care delivery without violation of HIPAA. Complies with Network health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.

- Transcribes data that has been previously recorded and reviewed by certified personnel or produced automatically by an instrument or computer generated.

- Phlebotomy collections with proper patient identification as assigned.

- Assists licensed personnel with locating specimens and specimen integrity issues.

- Assists with monitoring the department pending and overdue lists, which includes searching, locating, following up and filing appropriate documentation (e.g. Test Not Performed (TNP), Missing Specimen (MSP), and Quality Not Sufficient (QNS), tracking notes).

- Cleans, organizes and maintains work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers and supply cabinets, as needed).

- Performs other departmental tasks such as filing, archiving and retrieving slides, reports, requisitions and other documentation. Responds to telephone inquiries.

- Assists with supply monitoring, ordering, inventory and storage to ensure adequate supply.

- Communicates information and/or concerns to appropriate individuals within the department and across shifts.

- Maintains competencies as required to perform section specific duties and maintains industry awareness for new developments and/or changes in policies and procedures. Reads written and electronic communications, postings and protocols.

- Maintains a high level of customer service at all times, while recognizing and initiating service recovery with professionalism and courtesy.

- May perform waived or moderately complex testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Qualifications** **Qualifications:**

**Required Education and Experience:** * High School Diploma or GED

**Preferred Education and Experience:**

* Bachelor or Associate degree in a biological science field

* Prior specimen handling and computer experience

* 3 plus years of Phlebotomist or Laboratory Assistant experience in a hospital, clinic or doctors office

**Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:**

* Certified Phlebotomist Technician; **OR**

* Certified Laboratory Assistant; **OR**

* Upon hire without required certification, you will have 15 months from hire date to take and pass an ASCP or AMT certification or an equivalent nationally recognized credential to maintain employment. Must maintain certification throughout employment.

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States

**Our Community**

JPS Health Network has been named best hospital in the United States by *Washington Monthly Magazine*simply put, we offer the best care to the people of Tarrant County, TX, and we are here to serve everyone, regardless of social or economic status. Come help us make a difference in our community.

At JPS our mission isnt to chase awards or seek recognition; we are dedicated to providing the best care we can to the people of Tarrant County. We are always looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our team and contribute not only to our success, but also to the success and health of our community.

**Who We Are**

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Fort Worth, with John Peter Smith Hospitalhome to Tarrant Countys first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency services site, and the largest hospital-based family medicine residency program in the nationand more than 40 community-based clinics. All told, our network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Were more than a hospital. Were 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three rules:

- **Own it.** Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.

- **Seek joy.** Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.

- **Dont be a jerk.** Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassionkey components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, youre surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

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