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Performs various laboratory tests in chemistry, hematology, coagulation and urinalysis. Obtains quality results by following policy and procedure for quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, calibration and calibration verification to ensure CLIA standards are met. Responsible for proper patient identification, sample collection and sample processing.
Job Responsibility:
Verify patient identification with verbal communication between patient and phlebotomist ensuring two patient identifiers
Collects blood and non blood specimens such as urine, sputum, throat or nasal swabs for laboratory testing
Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures using aseptic technique and in accordance with the department policy and procedure
Identifies, labels, handles and transports specimens to the lab for testing to ensure turnaround times of 60 minutes for STAT and 4 hours for Routine
Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity
Performs test analysis for test systems in which competency has been completed, including proficiency testing
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Observes all hospital isolation, safety and emergency management procedures
Pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical factors are evaluated prior to releasing patient results
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control and quality assurance policy and procedures
Performs troubleshooting when errors and variances occur and ensures remedial action takes place prior to releasing patient results
Operate and maintain test equipment by following preventative maintenance schedules and troubleshooting instrument error codes
Orders unit supplies to maintain inventory of unit’s equipment stock and supplies
Responsible for order entry through the electronic medical record/database
Ability to establish and maintain effective positive and professional working relationships with patients, families, healthcare team, and co-workers
Provide great customer service using appropriate professional and ethical behavior
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
Associates Degree in Clinical Lab Science & Technology
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP)