Lab Tech Assistant PRN

AdventHealth Waterman

Location Address: 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares FL 32778

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth

• Career growth and advancement potential
• Faith Based organization
• State of the art lab facilities

Work Hours/Shift:

PRN

You will be responsible for:

•         Follows established procedures for patient and specimen identification.

•         Appropriately performs basic and specialize phlebotomy techniques to obtain specimens; collects and handles specimens in manner consistent with specific test requirements.

•         Receives specimens from outside clients, in house deliveries and pneumatic tube system; checks specimens against order for correctness; records receipt in LIS system; attaches laboratory labels and delivers specimens to appropriate laboratory area.

•         Performs special phlebotomy techniques including but not limited to: Blood Culture, infant venipuncture, PKU, butterfly, syringe, heelstick and fingerstick collections.

•         Observes and adheres to established infection control policies, including, but not limited to: the mandatory use of gloves and appropriate outerwear, hand washing techniques and other universal precautions.

•         Identifies specimen, labeling and/or requisition problems that may adversely affect test performance and the correct reporting of test results prior to delivery of the specimen to the laboratory department; corrects problem or notifies appropriate technologist/supervisor if the problem cannot be resolved.

•         Follows up on order or specimen problems with the floor, physician offices and outreach customers as directed by the technical staff; completes variance report when appropriate.

•         Uses LIS in specimen receipt, collection verification, ordering/canceling of tests, modification of LIS orders and inquiry functions; provides proper documentation when appropriate.

•         Able to operate and assist in maintaining hospital vehicles (including appropriate use of gas credit cards for fueling and car washes); provide personal vehicle for hospital use if needed (and receive mileage reimbursement); maintain safe driving record; uses appropriate sign out procedures for vehicles.

•         Request supplies for specimen receiving, phlebotomy area and/or outreach area from the appropriate Lab or designee.

•         Answers phone calls in a professional and customer service oriented manner; utilizes various telephone functions (i.e., hold, transfer) proficiently.

•         Maintains regular dialog with Laboratory supervisory / managerial staff concerning quality, safety, and Standard of Behavior issues within the department and the facility.

•         Demonstrates commitment to all department and corporate compliance policies, watches for potential problems, relays concerns to Director/Compliance Officer. Demonstrates commitment to appropriate behavior and is familiar with reporting mechanism.

•         Performs clerical functions including filing, generating reports, faxing, etc.

•         Assists in stocking store room and work areas with supplies of varying weight and size.

•         Participates in laboratory and/or hospital Quality Improvement Activities.

•         Assists in training new employees.

•         Demonstrate ability to accept and facilitate change.

•         Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

•         Must have good driving record and valid Florida driver’s license.

•         Computer knowledge

•         Must be proficient in the English language.

•         Good attendance record

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

•         High school graduate (or equivalent) required.

•         Graduate from an approved phlebotomy school.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

•         Prior medical experience or training preferred.

•         One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Job Summary:

 Responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients and responsible for processing specimens prior to medical testing.