LAB ASSISTANT

Description

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Primarily responsible for phlebotomy procedures. Assists in clerical duties of the department, processing specimens, and unpacks supplies.

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Full-time, benefited position working 72-80 hours every two week pay period. Days of work are Monday - Friday with variable hours. Working every 4th weekend, no holidays, and no call.

Job Functions

• Collects venous and capillary blood specimens according to laboratory protocol.
• Maintains phlebotomy tray and work area to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Provides appropriate laboratory services and care to the following age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This care will be delivered in accordance with established standards of performance.
• Assists with inventory and receiving supplies.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing of patient reports and maintaining statistics for workload recording units.
• Processes specimens to be performed in-house or sent out to reference laboratories.
• Responsible for maintaining interpersonal skills, initiative, and attitude.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies.
• Adheres to hospital/department exposure control policies and safety policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Performs urine drug screens which certification will be provided for and.
• Performs breath alcohol testing and draws legal blood alcohols.
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: (PHLEBOTOMIST)

• PREPARATION AND TRAINING - Certification as a phlebotomist is desirable. Ability to be trained on the job. BLS certified for CPR. Position is required to attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training in the appropriate timeframe according to department orientation checklist.
• WORK EXPERIENCE - Previous work experience in a medical setting and basic knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology are beneficial.
• ATTENDANCE - Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC. Employee are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule.
• INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT - Attempts to understand patient's needs and responds accordingly. Prioritizes the drawing of patients. Selects the best method for obtaining a blood specimen. Seeks guidance from lab techs/Lab Manager as needed.
• CONTACTS WITH OTHERS - Has frequent contact with patients, patient's families, physicians, nurses, and co-workers often under critical situations.
• RESPONSIBILITY FOR WELFARE OF OTHERS - Obtains specimens that are critical to the care of patients. Minimizes exposure of others to bloodborne pathogens, bacteriologic agents, and hazardous chemicals.
• MENTAL/VISUAL EFFORT - Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to read and comprehend department policy manual. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the major requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Visual acuity and color perception necessary for performing routine laboratory procedures.
• WORKING CONDITIONS - This position is defined as Category I: Employee does have exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions. Participates in and complies with the JRMC Safety Management Program. Practices aseptic techniques whenever appropriate. Exposed to unpleasant elements. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May be required to work in cramped spaces. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Works beyond normal working hours, and on holidays and weekend as necessary. May be requested/required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
• OTHER - Position requires the individual to provide a vehicle for transportation. Must hold a valid North Dakota Drivers License.
• PROMOTION - No formal line of promotion.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT - These are physical requirements of the position that may be performed as part of daily duties. Inability to meet one or more of these physical requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, JRMC may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
  
  

Employee Requirements

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Rarely
• Hands and Finger Dexterity - Continuously
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Continuously
• Climbing - Rarely
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - Continuously
• Hearing/Listening - Continuously
• Tasting or Smelling - Rarely
• Working Inside - Frequently
• Working Outside - Frequently
• Working in Extreme Heat - Frequently
• Working in Extreme Cold - Frequently
• Working with Hazardous Materials - Rarely
• Noise - Occasionally
• Working in Dirt/Dust - Frequently
  
  

Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally
• Up to 25 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 50 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 75 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 100 pounds - Rarely
• Over 100 pounds - Rarely