As an Advanced Practice RN in our Blood Bank your duties will be related to Patient Blood Management.
Compile, analyze and distribution of data related to transfusions: Epic reports provide analysis for data review by multiple services such as BSLMC Executives, Nursing and Laboratory staff involved in patient blood management. Data reports sent daily via email (a, b, and c).
- BPAM incomplete transfusions > 6 hours.
- SLEH IP patients with blood product refusal.
- SLH IP BSLMC RBC BPA Usage >7.5 Hgb threshold.
- SOU AMB RBC and Plasma BPA Usage. Chart dives to review appropriate blood produce utilization.
- SLH IP BSLMC Patients with Blood Product Orders.
Patient safety and nursing education with data retrieved from Hemovigilance workgroup.
- Data retrieved from possibly missed transfusion reactions.
- Distribute Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload cases to Hemovigilance workgroup members to determine if transfusion reaction could have been prevented.
- Submit IRIS reports for transfusion reaction that could have been prevented, and also missed/not reported transfusion reactions.
- Track and trend Hemovigilance data to determine education needs.
Collaborate in efforts to work with patients, patient’s family, physicians, clinical and ancillary staff, administration and the community of Jehovah’s Witness.
Daily review of transfusion assessments including but not limited to, reviewing patient data, evaluating transfusions for appropriateness and hospital transfusion ordering practices at BSLMC.
Patient blood management and performance improvement initiatives with lab/blood bank IWP to reduce the number of RBC units transfused by 10%.
- High volume users report and distribution of data to section chiefs.
- Implement nursing/provider education for intensivist oversight process.
Resource for clinical staff regarding patient’s informed decision on non-blood medical management.
Support educational programs to medical and nursing staff on patient blood management initiatives, transfusion indications, administration and identification of adverse reactions.
- Provide education to new graduate nurses on transfusion policy, transfusion practices, and resources to ensure appropriate and safe transfusions.
Participate in nurse educator meetings to discuss transfusion education needs.
Manage PPEC Transfusion Subcommittee monthly meetings.
- Schedule meetings.
- Record minutes for each PPEC Transfusion Subcommittee.
- Distribute cases for PPEC member to review.
- Send inquiry letters for cases that need further review.
- Maintain and organize PPEC case documents for PPEC Transfusion workgroup to review.
Attend required meetings and webinars to ensure support of Transfusion Medicine.
Work on development of the PBM Quality Manual which includes writing P&P for the 10 AABB Quality System Essential Elements.
The Medical Technologist Lead in the Blood Bank Department is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all the functions within the Laboratory, including testing, training, maintaining supplies, and ensuring that the department meets all standards set forth by CAP, Joint Commission, Medicare, and AABB. The Medical Technologist must ensure that services are of the best quality, are cost contained, are carried out.
1. Operations
Receive and process specimens for analysis, maintain integrity of specimens and ensure proper patient identification.
Operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment, perform routine maintenance and notify supervisor of any repairs needed.
Instruct student in test procedures and general laboratory operation.
Efficiently uses supplies, reagents, and materials through effective cost-control measures.
2. Communication
Report test results accurately through computer and manual requisitions; collate data for clinical interpretation, recognizing and reporting critical data in a timely manner.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the department and hospital computer systems.
Communicates with appropriate individuals regarding specimen acceptability, test results, abnormal findings, and any other questions.
3. Technical
Conduct tests with minimal supervision according to departmental procedures in assigned area. Maintain a working knowledge of all tests in department procedure manuals, ensuring proficiency in area of specialty.
Prepare and properly label reagents and solutions as required, utilizing basic manual skills to include pipetting, dilutions and calculations.
Keep abreast of and follow infectious agent precautions (OSHA Guidelines) and all department safety policies.
Perform other duties as required.
Job Summary:
This job is responsible for performing moderately complex to highly complex and specialized clinical laboratory tests/analyses using manual or automated techniques within scope of licensure to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease/injury. Specific areas of accountability may include one, or a combination of, the following disciplines: transfusion service, microbiology, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis. Work includes 1) pretesting and processing samples, 2) performing, analyzing, interpreting, and confirming tests, 3) documenting and delivering timely test results and 4) operating and maintaining standard Lab instrumentation and equipment.
Given the critical importance of test results to patient care and clinical outcomes, an incumbent is accountable for ensuring the accuracy of test results and related analyses based on adherence to established standards, procedures and regulatory requirements for test analysis, quality control, quality assurance, safety, blood-borne pathogen/infection control, specimen handling/processing and documenting/reporting patient results. While controls may affect certain decision –making opportunities, an incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment to monitor, control, and assess tests conditions, specimen quality, chemical/biologic reactions, and instrument function within scope of licensure. An MLT is expected to seek advice from a Tech-in-Charge or an MT when the ability to resolve a problem is limited by training or experience.
Work requires knowledge of the major disciplines of laboratory practice (e.g. blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, urinalysis, and microbiology). An incumbent applies knowledge of scientific principles and theory to determine the causes or possible significance of abnormalities and departures from the norm when test results do not conform to expectations.
Incumbents are also accountable for: 1) meeting technical training requirements, 2) maintaining awareness of procedure changes, 3) updating knowledge, skills and applying those competencies, and 4) following department standards for excellence.
Essential Duties:
- Performs pretesting and processing samples (pre-analytic)
- Performs, analyzes, interprets, and confirmes testing of samples (analytic)
- Evaluates and reports patient results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for patients of all ages (post-analytic)
- Performs and evaluates quality control to ensure quality patient care
- Maintains standard laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Monitor and evaluate systems, process, and personnel responsible for the analyses of specimens to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Monitor operational activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Initiate and implement performance improvement programs to ensure quality control programs for the clinical laboratory.
- Provides on-site oversite of day-to-day activities in the lab.
- Demonstrates a technical knowledge of laboratory to include procedures, protocols, methologies and equipment.
lab manager, lab supervisor, hospital, clinical laboratory, clinical pathology, medical technologist #labmgr
About this opportunity:
Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director, Laboratory Director, and Section Supervisor, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II is assigned the responsibility of: occasionally obtaining the sample to be tested from a patient; routinely analyzing specimens for reportable results by standard procedures; recording and transmitting results to the physician initiating the request; and working in two or three of the laboratory section(s). May possibly be hired/classified as CLS-II working one to two sections of the Laboratory if total experience as a State of California-licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist) meets or exceeds 7 years and a suitable, CLS-II job requisition and opening exists that would allow work in only one to two Laboratory sections.
We can’t express enough how important our lab staff is to our mission and calling! Our Cytotechnologists play a crucial role in the department! In the lab you will be assisting with a variety of procedures. You will be receiving and preparing for the tests as they come in! If you are someone looking to join an amazing culture and community, then we want to talk to you!
Some of what you will do:
- Accurately screens and interprets gynecological Pap Tests; correctly identifies abnormal or malignant cells, infectious agents, and other clinically significant findings as defined by the Bethesda reporting system.
- Accurately screens and interprets non-gynecological cytology preparations.
- Provides Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) support service to clinicians, including slide preparation and rapid on-site adequacy as required.
- Accurately issues negative Pap Test reports, and maintains records of individual workload, quality management activities, patient history and results, slides, equipment maintenance, etc., as defined by regulatory requirements.
- Follows all CAP and regulatory guidelines; participates in and receives passing score on yearly Pap PT.
- Performs accessioning, processing, and staining functions in the laboratory as required
Provides specialized and routine histologic procedures and tests to aid in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Demonstrates knowledge learned through certification.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Works all benches of histology workflow-registration, embedding, microtomy, distribution
- Tissue processors- works with, performs troubleshooting
- Maintains accuracy of patient identification on all specimens throughout the histology workflow
- Performs histochemical and immunohistochemical staining
- Routine maintenance of equipment/reagents
- Grossing bench-performs surgical specimen dissection on simple to mildly complex specimens, frozen sections, maintain cryostats
- Dictates complete and accurate descriptions using voice recognition technology
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Acts as technical information resource for MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist. Performs tasks and procedures specific to assigned department with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Uses educational and technical expertise to troubleshoot issues related to specimen quality, instrument/method performance and analytical interferences to ensure patient results match clinical status.
- Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.
- Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records.
- Maintains supply inventories.
- Trains new employees and acts as a preceptor for medical laboratory science students.
- Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Functions specific to West Lakes Lab, Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry and Microbiology Sections:
- Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.
- Performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
- Performs new instrument or procedure implementation and training.
- May be assigned to assume duties of charge technologist in absence of supervisor/manager.
Functions specific to Technical Resolution Section:
- Serves as technical resource for tests referred from MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory to other testing facilities.
- Scans or enters send-out testing reports into LIS and maintains standing orders for outreach patients/clients.
- Performs billing functions including but not limited to: entering test charges & credits and proper diagnosis codes when provided by client.
- Ensures timely follow-up of customer complaints, issues and need for redraws.
- Documents all contact made with client in client services incident management system.
- Rectifies registration errors on outreach patients such as updating/correcting demographic information, updating “bill to” information, and ensuring patient report is issued under correct registration account.
#MissionCritical
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs highly complex clinical laboratory tests in histocompatibility and flow cytometry that requires a professional level of knowledge to analyze and interpret results. Performs testing for both living and deceased donor transplantation including human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing, antibody screening, and flow cytometric crossmatches. Requires ability to work independently, use of critical thinking, and strong communication skills to ensure vital patient information is accurately shared between transplant teams. Uses flow cytometry skills to perform antigenic testing on blood, tissue, and body fluids for diagnosis of disease.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs immunological work-ups within the required time of current organ preservation methods.
- Independently verifies results and reports conclusions directly to physicians.
- Performs crossmatches between recipients and donors (live or deceased) identified by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and the Iowa Donor Network. Responsible for extent of crossmatching and selection of appropriate sera.
- Screens potential recipients for anti-HLA antibody determination.
- Records and reviews test results for accuracy. Completes required administrative tasks and gives reports to medical director for review.
- Performs flow cytometry analysis for lymphoma/leukemia immunotyping and lymphyocyte subsets/CD4s among other tests.
- Participates in competency assessments and proficiency testing.
- Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- Rotates into call schedules as determined by department.
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.
- Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives. Utilizes LEAN principles/productivity standards.
- Performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
- Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records.
- Performs new instrument or procedure implementation and training.
- Maintains supply inventories.
- Trains new employees and acts as a preceptor for medical laboratory science students.
- Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
#MissionCritical
#CHH-LI
Histology Lab Assistant
As a Lab Assistant, you will be responsible for performing specimen processing, storage, and transport of laboratory specimens. Accession specimens into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), assist Medical Technologists or Medical Laboratory Technicians by processing specimens, help with inventory management, be proficient in phlebotomy and related duties, and cross-trained in all areas as determined. Also, as a Lab Assistant II, you will also be responsible for daily coordination of section assignments to ensure efficient specimen collection and processing if applicable; training and continuing education of section employees, maintaining quality assurance records, and monitoring maintenance records.
Under the direction of the Administrative Laboratory Director and the POC/MHOP
Coordinator or the Laboratory Accessioning Coordinator, the Clinical Support
Technician assists in specimen collection, monitoring of laboratory specimens,
clerical duties, receptionist duties, process specimens going to reference laboratories,
generates computer reports, order entry of outpatient tests, liaison to customers using
Memorial Hospital Laboratory, participates in inventory control and performs
laboratory tests that are wavered by the State of Tennessee.
1. Follows established departmental policies/procedures pertaining to specimen collection, positively identifies
patients, accurately labels specimens while with the patient, and delivers back to the Laboratory.
2. Greets patients courteously and explains the procedure to be performed; consistently obtains blood
specimens properly, rarely misses a vein, routine venipuncture is performed within five minutes
of entering the patient’s room.
3. Maintains confidentiality of patient, department, and hospital related information according to established
policies.
4. Complies with all hospital personnel policies and procedures, participates in all required departmental
and hospital education inservices within the required time frame, assumes responsibility for reading
posted information.
5. Assures the correct specimen and quantity of specimen is submitted for analysis.
6. Participates in an approved competency program that demonstrates knowledge and skill and includes
specimen collection, specimen processing, and care of patients of all ages.
7. Answers the phone by the third ring in a professional manner indentifying yourself and processing the call
appropriately, including taking and delivering messages promptly and accurately, and/or routing each call
as necessary.
8. Process phone inquiries from nursing units, physicians offices, reference laboratories, outside hospital
accounts, etc. with minimum technologist assistance.
9. Processes collection worksheets and outstanding specimen reports to identify unreceived, unidentified, or
missing specimens beyond the expected turnaround times.
10. Processes requests to be cancelled in the hospital information system correctly by talking with the patient’s
nurse and providing reasons for cancellation.
11. Identifies specimen/requisitions discrepancies and resolves issues by calling for specimen or requesting
information as needed.
12. Continually makes best use of time during their shift by assuming responsibility for communicating pertinent
information with co-workers; completion of shift, and coordinating lunch/breaks and daily tasks in a
manner which meets the needs of the laboratory.
13. Demonstrates responsibility and flexibility in maintaining work schedules consistent with the needs of the
laboratory.
14. Assists in training new employees and students; willingly assist those with insufficient knowledge or inability
to complete assigned tasks or duties.
15. Process specimens received both internally and from an outside account, register requisitions with accurate
patient information, order all tests and correct tests, unbag specimens documenting specimens, receiving
and missing or wrong specimens received, label specimen with the correct bar code labels, deliver specimens
to laboratory for testing in a timely manner.
16. Complete Laboratory process improvement for all specimen or requisition discrepancies all clients should be
called to notify them of the discrepancies.
17. Scan requisition into Chartmaxx, as well as QC’ing requisitions in Chartmaxx
18. Perform other duties as requested.
Job Summary
Collects appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures. Work also includes: 1) computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines; 2) processing and preparing samples for testing at FHS laboratories; and 3) processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to testing labs. An incumbent may also provide guidance to new employees/students on department procedures and policies. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
Work requires: 1) ability to communicate effectively, 2) exemplify customer service and 3) knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements, and skills in using a laboratory information system.
Some assignments may require out-of-office travel.
Essential Job Duties
Performs collections to include venipuncture, capillary procedures, and special collections on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient populations using safety devices and tools appropriate for the situation. If applicable, performs urine drug screen collection and Breath Alcohol Testing.
Perform the urine drug collection and testing according to DOT standards.
Provides communications support using established customer service standards.
Accesses hospital and lab information system programs to perform ordering, sample labeling, log-in, test cancellation, test add-on, etc. and final disposition into the sample inventory system/storage program.
Performs processing duties and prepares samples for testing to include: validating patient identity, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preserving sample integrity. Test ready samples are delivered for testing or packaged for dispatch following specific guidelines.
Completes follow up protocol and maintains audit trail for ambiguous orders or issues to bring resolution to concerns in accordance with department procedures.
Job Summary
Collects appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures. Work also includes: 1) computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines; 2) processing and preparing samples for testing at FHS laboratories; and 3) processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to testing labs. An incumbent may also provide guidance to new employees/students on department procedures and policies. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
Work requires: 1) ability to communicate effectively, 2) exemplify customer service and 3) knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements, and skills in using a laboratory information system.
Some assignments may require out-of-office travel.
Essential Job Duties
Performs collections to include venipuncture, capillary procedures, and special collections on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient populations using safety devices and tools appropriate for the situation. If applicable, performs urine drug screen collection and Breath Alcohol Testing.
Perform the urine drug collection and testing according to DOT standards.
Provides communications support using established customer service standards.
Accesses hospital and lab information system programs to perform ordering, sample labeling, log-in, test cancellation, test add-on, etc. and final disposition into the sample inventory system/storage program.
Performs processing duties and prepares samples for testing to include: validating patient identity, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preserving sample integrity. Test ready samples are delivered for testing or packaged for dispatch following specific guidelines.
Completes follow up protocol and maintains audit trail for ambiguous orders or issues to bring resolution to concerns in accordance with department procedures.
Job Summary
Collects appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures. Work also includes: 1) computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines; 2) processing and preparing samples for testing at FHS laboratories; and 3) processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to testing labs. An incumbent may also provide guidance to new employees/students on department procedures and policies. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
Work requires: 1) ability to communicate effectively, 2) exemplify customer service and 3) knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements, and skills in using a laboratory information system.
Some assignments may require out-of-office travel.
Essential Job Duties
Performs collections to include venipuncture, capillary procedures, and special collections on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient populations using safety devices and tools appropriate for the situation. If applicable, performs urine drug screen collection and Breath Alcohol Testing.
Perform the urine drug collection and testing according to DOT standards.
Provides communications support using established customer service standards.
Accesses hospital and lab information system programs to perform ordering, sample labeling, log-in, test cancellation, test add-on, etc. and final disposition into the sample inventory system/storage program.
Performs processing duties and prepares samples for testing to include: validating patient identity, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preserving sample integrity. Test ready samples are delivered for testing or packaged for dispatch following specific guidelines.
Completes follow up protocol and maintains audit trail for ambiguous orders or issues to bring resolution to concerns in accordance with department procedures.
Under the direction of the Administrative Laboratory Director and the POC/MHOP
Coordinator or the Laboratory Accessioning Coordinator, the Clinical Support
Technician assists in specimen collection, monitoring of laboratory specimens,
clerical duties, receptionist duties, process specimens going to reference laboratories,
generates computer reports, order entry of outpatient tests, liaison to customers using
Memorial Hospital Laboratory, participates in inventory control and performs
laboratory tests that are wavered by the State of Tennessee.
1. Follows established departmental policies/procedures pertaining to specimen collection, positively identifies
patients, accurately labels specimens while with the patient, and delivers back to the Laboratory.
2. Greets patients courteously and explains the procedure to be performed; consistently obtains blood
specimens properly, rarely misses a vein, routine venipuncture is performed within five minutes
of entering the patient’s room.
3. Maintains confidentiality of patient, department, and hospital related information according to established
policies.
4. Complies with all hospital personnel policies and procedures, participates in all required departmental
and hospital education inservices within the required time frame, assumes responsibility for reading
posted information.
5. Assures the correct specimen and quantity of specimen is submitted for analysis.
6. Participates in an approved competency program that demonstrates knowledge and skill and includes
specimen collection, specimen processing, and care of patients of all ages.
7. Answers the phone by the third ring in a professional manner indentifying yourself and processing the call
appropriately, including taking and delivering messages promptly and accurately, and/or routing each call
as necessary.
8. Process phone inquiries from nursing units, physicians offices, reference laboratories, outside hospital
accounts, etc. with minimum technologist assistance.
9. Processes collection worksheets and outstanding specimen reports to identify unreceived, unidentified, or
missing specimens beyond the expected turnaround times.
10. Processes requests to be cancelled in the hospital information system correctly by talking with the patient’s
nurse and providing reasons for cancellation.
11. Identifies specimen/requisitions discrepancies and resolves issues by calling for specimen or requesting
information as needed.
12. Continually makes best use of time during their shift by assuming responsibility for communicating pertinent
information with co-workers; completion of shift, and coordinating lunch/breaks and daily tasks in a
manner which meets the needs of the laboratory.
13. Demonstrates responsibility and flexibility in maintaining work schedules consistent with the needs of the
laboratory.
14. Assists in training new employees and students; willingly assist those with insufficient knowledge or inability
to complete assigned tasks or duties.
15. Process specimens received both internally and from an outside account, register requisitions with accurate
patient information, order all tests and correct tests, unbag specimens documenting specimens, receiving
and missing or wrong specimens received, label specimen with the correct bar code labels, deliver specimens
to laboratory for testing in a timely manner.
16. Complete Laboratory process improvement for all specimen or requisition discrepancies all clients should be
called to notify them of the discrepancies.
17. Scan requisition into Chartmaxx, as well as QC’ing requisitions in Chartmaxx
18. Perform other duties as requested.
Under the direction of the Administrative Laboratory Director and the POC/MHOP
Coordinator or the Laboratory Accessioning Coordinator, the Clinical Support
Technician assists in specimen collection, monitoring of laboratory specimens,
clerical duties, receptionist duties, process specimens going to reference laboratories,
generates computer reports, order entry of outpatient tests, liaison to customers using
Memorial Hospital Laboratory, participates in inventory control and performs
laboratory tests that are wavered by the State of Tennessee.
1. Follows established departmental policies/procedures pertaining to specimen collection, positively identifies
patients, accurately labels specimens while with the patient, and delivers back to the Laboratory.
2. Greets patients courteously and explains the procedure to be performed; consistently obtains blood
specimens properly, rarely misses a vein, routine venipuncture is performed within five minutes
of entering the patient’s room.
3. Maintains confidentiality of patient, department, and hospital related information according to established
policies.
4. Complies with all hospital personnel policies and procedures, participates in all required departmental
and hospital education inservices within the required time frame, assumes responsibility for reading
posted information.
5. Assures the correct specimen and quantity of specimen is submitted for analysis.
6. Participates in an approved competency program that demonstrates knowledge and skill and includes
specimen collection, specimen processing, and care of patients of all ages.
7. Answers the phone by the third ring in a professional manner indentifying yourself and processing the call
appropriately, including taking and delivering messages promptly and accurately, and/or routing each call
as necessary.
8. Process phone inquiries from nursing units, physicians offices, reference laboratories, outside hospital
accounts, etc. with minimum technologist assistance.
9. Processes collection worksheets and outstanding specimen reports to identify unreceived, unidentified, or
missing specimens beyond the expected turnaround times.
10. Processes requests to be cancelled in the hospital information system correctly by talking with the patient’s
nurse and providing reasons for cancellation.
11. Identifies specimen/requisitions discrepancies and resolves issues by calling for specimen or requesting
information as needed.
12. Continually makes best use of time during their shift by assuming responsibility for communicating pertinent
information with co-workers; completion of shift, and coordinating lunch/breaks and daily tasks in a
manner which meets the needs of the laboratory.
13. Demonstrates responsibility and flexibility in maintaining work schedules consistent with the needs of the
laboratory.
14. Assists in training new employees and students; willingly assist those with insufficient knowledge or inability
to complete assigned tasks or duties.
15. Process specimens received both internally and from an outside account, register requisitions with accurate
patient information, order all tests and correct tests, unbag specimens documenting specimens, receiving
and missing or wrong specimens received, label specimen with the correct bar code labels, deliver specimens
to laboratory for testing in a timely manner.
16. Complete Laboratory process improvement for all specimen or requisition discrepancies all clients should be
called to notify them of the discrepancies.
17. Scan requisition into Chartmaxx, as well as QC’ing requisitions in Chartmaxx
18. Perform other duties as requested.
Job Summary
Collects appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures. Work also includes: 1) computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines; 2) processing and preparing samples for testing at FHS laboratories; and 3) processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to testing labs. An incumbent may also provide guidance to new employees/students on department procedures and policies. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
Work requires: 1) ability to communicate effectively, 2) exemplify customer service and 3) knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements, and skills in using a laboratory information system.
Some assignments may require out-of-office travel.
Essential Job Duties
Performs collections to include venipuncture, capillary procedures, and special collections on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient populations using safety devices and tools appropriate for the situation. If applicable, performs urine drug screen collection and Breath Alcohol Testing.
Perform the urine drug collection and testing according to DOT standards.
Provides communications support using established customer service standards.
Accesses hospital and lab information system programs to perform ordering, sample labeling, log-in, test cancellation, test add-on, etc. and final disposition into the sample inventory system/storage program.
Performs processing duties and prepares samples for testing to include: validating patient identity, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preserving sample integrity. Test ready samples are delivered for testing or packaged for dispatch following specific guidelines.
Completes follow up protocol and maintains audit trail for ambiguous orders or issues to bring resolution to concerns in accordance with department procedures.
Related Skills: Phlebotomy, Phlebotomist, blood draws, Lab, Laboratory, Medical Assistant, MA, Specimen, Slides, Laboratories
Sign on Bonus for Experienced Lab Assistants
Job Summary
Collects appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures. Work also includes: 1) computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines; 2) processing and preparing samples for testing at FHS laboratories; and 3) processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to testing labs. An incumbent may also provide guidance to new employees/students on department procedures and policies. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
Work requires: 1) ability to communicate effectively, 2) exemplify customer service and 3) knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements, and skills in using a laboratory information system.
Some assignments may require out-of-office travel.
Essential Job Duties
Performs collections to include venipuncture, capillary procedures, and special collections on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient populations using safety devices and tools appropriate for the situation. If applicable, performs urine drug screen collection and Breath Alcohol Testing.
Perform the urine drug collection and testing according to DOT standards.
Provides communications support using established customer service standards.
Accesses hospital and lab information system programs to perform ordering, sample labeling, log-in, test cancellation, test add-on, etc. and final disposition into the sample inventory system/storage program.
Performs processing duties and prepares samples for testing to include: validating patient identity, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preserving sample integrity. Test ready samples are delivered for testing or packaged for dispatch following specific guidelines.
Completes follow up protocol and maintains audit trail for ambiguous orders or issues to bring resolution to concerns in accordance with department procedures.
Job Summary
Collects appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures. Work also includes: 1) computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines; 2) processing and preparing samples for testing at FHS laboratories; and 3) processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to testing labs. An incumbent may also provide guidance to new employees/students on department procedures and policies. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
Work requires: 1) ability to communicate effectively, 2) exemplify customer service and 3) knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements, and skills in using a laboratory information system.
Some assignments may require out-of-office travel.
Essential Job Duties
Performs collections to include venipuncture, capillary procedures, and special collections on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient populations using safety devices and tools appropriate for the situation. If applicable, performs urine drug screen collection and Breath Alcohol Testing.
Perform the urine drug collection and testing according to DOT standards.
Provides communications support using established customer service standards.
Accesses hospital and lab information system programs to perform ordering, sample labeling, log-in, test cancellation, test add-on, etc. and final disposition into the sample inventory system/storage program.
Performs processing duties and prepares samples for testing to include: validating patient identity, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preserving sample integrity. Test ready samples are delivered for testing or packaged for dispatch following specific guidelines.
Completes follow up protocol and maintains audit trail for ambiguous orders or issues to bring resolution to concerns in accordance with department procedures.
