Description

Classification:  Non-Exempt 

Position Type:  FT/PT/PRN

Reports to:  Laboratory Manager 

Department:  Clinical Laboratory

Summary/Objective:

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collection of blood and other specimens from patients of all age groups, using various phlebotomy with needle, syringe, and vacutainer systems; capillary puncture with lancets and microtainers. With proper training and experience may perform certain “waived” lab procedures as directed. The Laboratory Assistant performs a wide range of clerical duties including billing, obtaining ABNs, communicating with physicians and their office personnel, typing, referring and receiving specimens, filling, faxing, copying, and using the telephone.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs quality control on waived tests as directed.

2. Completes all competency documentation programs satisfactory including proficiency testing.

3. Sets up blood and urine cultures with proper identification, proper culture media, and proper techniques.

4. Enters data into the LISS/HER computer program correctly and consistently.

5. Collects blood specimens from all age groups, using approved techniques and from authorized anatomical sites only.

6. Takes specimens, after collection or receipt in the lab, to the proper work stations.

7. Performs preliminary processing steps on specimens using the various centrifuges and otherwise stabilize specimens.

8. Demonstrates knowledge of proper specimen requirements.

9. Correctly identifies the patient prior to obtaining blood specimens.

10. Honors patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.

11. Follows hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures.

12. Phones, faxes, mails, copies, and charts reports promptly and accurately.

13. Performs all billing procedures with efficiency and proficiency.

14. Files reports and keeps filling system current.

15. Orders weekly supplies for the department and promotes cost containment by efficient use of supplies.

16. Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency procedures for this job description.

17. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Competencies:

Communication proficiency

Ethical Conduct

Flexibility

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment:

This role will require exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, and air and blood borne pathogens. Must be familiar with all safety rules and regulations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and other equipment as needed. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The duties of this position require continuous physical activity. Duties regularly require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulder level, as well as lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Must be able to work a varied schedule weekdays and weekends and varied shifts with or without overtime as needed. Position requires work schedule flexibility based on the needs of the facility.

TRAVEL

None 

Requirements

Required Education, Experience and License

High school graduate or equivalent with some college is desirable.

Typing skills and good manual dexterity required.

Preferred Education, Experience and License

Certified phlebotomist preferred.

AAP/EEO Statement

Sweeny Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.