Performs a variety of duties in specimen procurement, specimen processing, and other areas. May work any part of a 24-hour period and may be required to accept on-call responsibilities.
Requirements
- Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision, records results
- May operate point of care laboratory instruments
- Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records
- Transcribes orders and receives specimens into the laboratory, may process specimens, deliver specimens to testing locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens
- May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations
- Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens
- Enters or retrieves data from established computer files
- Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory
- May review physician orders for supporting documentation
- Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates
- Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population
- Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment
- Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s)
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations
- Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards
- Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings
- Maintains required records, reports, and statistics as directed
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation
- Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching