Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

UnityPoint Health - Trinity

Rock Island Campus

FTE: 1.0 Full Time (40 hours per week)eligible full time benefits

Shifts: 2nd Shift, 12:00pm - 8:30pm (every other weekend holidays)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the operation, organization of the Central Collection department and for carrying out the philosophy and objectives established by the Board of Directors and the Management Team. Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the performance of laboratory procedures, solving practical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.

B. Qualifications/Experience: Experience with phlebotomy is desirable. Must maintain PBT or equivalent certification. ASCP specialist or equivalent in phlebotomy is preferred. Must possess excellent communication skills. Must read, write, and speak fluent English.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge: Familiarity with medical terminology desirable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for providing timely and effective services to all customers of the Laboratory, assuring that the professional and technical process is carried out.

Customers include all age groups of patients, from neonates to geriatrics. The Laboratory Assistant II works cooperatively with the Laboratory Supervisors to identify additional duties

or change of duties that would enhance the Laboratory operation.

The Laboratory Assistant:

Adheres to all required department policies relating to dress code, attendance and confidentiality.

Has appropriate training and performs venous, arterial and capillary blood collection, processing and delivery

of specimens to departments within Trinity Laboratory.

Is responsible for the processing and preparation for delivery of specimens to various

reference laboratories with which Trinity is affiliated (excluding reference lab specimens

processed by the Chemistry department).

Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample, and aliquot

identification and labeling.

Is able to prioritize work appropriately and assists others as time and workload permit.

Completes usual and special assignments with a minimum of supervision and guidance.

Complies with methodologies, procedures and services in consultation with the assigned laboratory

supervisor.

Performs technical procedures within specified turnaround time for assigned area.

Assists in interpreting physician orders for laboratory tests and ensures that the correct procedures are

ordered into the computer system.

Assists with training new employees, students and others as assigned; being helpful and supportive in the

careful teaching of the new associates.

Assures that QA guidelines are strictly followed.

Is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices of the department in order to meet

necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (ie.

CAP, JCAHO).

Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs used for order entry, specimen collection, and patient

inquiry.

Works in consultation with the department supervisor to assure that services are consistent with the

needs of the medical staff.

Attends in-services, on the job training, and continuing education programs to meet developmental needs

and keep abreast of new technologies.

Communicates with the department supervisor as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances

arise and documents as necessary.

Assures adequate supplies are available and utilized in a cost effective manner.

Understands and adheres to all safety practices while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury

and/or exposure to biohazardous material.

Assists with the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies

and projects.

Communicates effectively inter- and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and

customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.

Greets all customers, including patients, donors, physicians and other hospital personnel, with a pleasant

and professional manner and appearance.

Possesses ability and makes good independent decisions based upon a knowledge of the overall

departmental functions, policies, and procedures.

Is aware of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs

(e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns

regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.

Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospitals commitment

to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.

Demonstrates behavior consistent with Trinitys Standards of Behavior and AIDET practice.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EOE M/F/V/D