1 Laboratory Specialist Job in Avon, CO
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Vail health hospital is Hiring a Laboratory Specialist Near Avon, CO
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Laboratory Specialist performs a variety of multi-skilled clinical and support functions including specimen collection, specimen processing, report processing and distribution, phlebotomy, complex laboratory information system functions, waived testing, workflow coordination, office duties, ordering supplies, and customer support under the Director of Laboratory Services and Clinical Lab Scientists.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Performs variety of routine and complex phlebotomy procedures including venipuncture, finger and heel sticks, blood cultures, therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the Cerner Millennium LIS system to include laboratory specimen processing, reporting, and ABN checking. Demonstrates knowledge of registration and billing functions applicable to lab processes.
- Responsible for organizing work to meet deadlines and work under stressful conditions. Able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
- Provide the highest level of customer service in general and relating to laboratory testing/processes to all customers (Physicians, Nurses, Technicians, Patients, Colleagues, etc.).
- Coordinates and organizes front desk activities to include complete and accurate processing of specimens and orders. Able to answer questions relating to specimen collection, processing, turnaround, reference lab testing, and pricing.
- Organizes and maintains lab records in accordance with regulations. Distributes reports in a timely manner.
- Interacts effectively and has knowledge of processes between lab and internal and external lab clients to include infection control, occupational and employee health, contract accounts, physician offices.
- Obtain DOT hazardous shipping certification and be responsible for shipping specimens to reference laboratories.
- Maintains par inventory levels of supplies for specimen collection and processing areas.
- Perform maintenance and cleaning of equipment used in specimen processing area to include centrifuges, copies and faxes.
- Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Minimum 1 year phlebotomy experience or possess phlebotomy certification.
- Minimum 1 year experience in a laboratory or hospital/physician office setting.
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- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Job Summary
Full Time
$51k-68k (estimate)
10/21/2023
04/20/2024
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