What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant - Preadmission position at Mercy?
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OverviewAssists patients as needed to patient care rooms. Obtains Vital signs. Obtains EKG's, blood and urine samples. Adheres to patient identification, Lab safety, and other Medical Center and department policies and procedures.Stocks supplies and maintains unit supply inventories as directed by the supervisor. Maintains overall appearance and organization of the clinic area. Assists as needed with the transportation of patients. Performs non-clinical support tasks essential to the daily operation of the PACE Clinic.
Position Details:
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: Minimum one year patient care experience including transferring/transporting, obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy experience and EKG experience.
Other: Working knowledge of medical terminology, typing and basic computer skills. Must have excellent communication skills and customer relations expertise. Must be able to multi-task and anticipate the needs of the unit. Must provide support to the nurses and to the PSA or secretary.
Preferred Education: Some completed college coursework preferred
Preferred Experience: 1-3 years experience in laboratory specimen management and processing preferred. 3 years experience as a Laboratory Assistant I preferred.
Preferred Other: Experience with Cerner Millennium Pathnet preferred.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
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