Lab Assistant – Specimen Management

Description

Peace Health is seeking a Lab Assistant – Specimen Management for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Night position.

The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $20.56 — $32.09.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Works collaboratively with all healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. May perform phlebotomy services, specimen collection/handling, utilize knowledge of department procedures and computerized Lab Information Systems (LIS), and support patients with information and direction utilizing laboratory services. Assists lab staff with delivering patient care, distributing lab results and reports, and operation of laboratory equipment.

• Prepares, delivers, and picks up items in accordance with health and safety regulations and laboratory policies to ensure specimen integrity, quality patient care, and caregiver safety.
• Collects and labels specimens for requested testing, processes specimen according to established guidelines and completes documentation for the specimen.
• Performs data entry of patient demographics and tests ordered. Performs all paperwork, technical, and nontechnical procedures required to process and submit specimens.
• Receives, handles, sorts, processes, or packages specimens.
• Receives and makes telephone calls and uses computer terminal and reference guides to provide information and answer questions from clients and patients, regarding specimen requirements, test results and other client requests.
• Performs waived testing as assigned. Recognizes abnormal results and follows up as defined in standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Prior clinical laboratory experience

• Able to approach, communicate and positively interact with patients and health care professionals while performing their duties, frequently under stressful conditions. (
  Required
  )
• Able to work without supervision but know when to consult with supervisory personnel for assistance in determining appropriate actions. (
  Required
  )
• Able to use the electronic laboratory information system. Must perform work activities in accordance with established policies and procedures. (
  Required
  )
• Able to recognize the various levels