Atrium Health
hospitality
ClinicalLaboratoryAssistant
“Clinical Laboratory Assistant at Atrium Health. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen preparation, patient registration, phlebotomy. Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate.. Processes nonblood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion.”
Industry & Context.
Works in a fast-paced clinical environment., Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards., Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, sharp instruments, fumes, ionizing radiation, hazardous materials, Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads., Some latex exposure may be expected., Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while working with patient specimens.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED
Nice to Have
Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty
What You'll Do.
Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate.
Processes nonblood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion.
Assists in specimen preparation
and transport of patient specimens.
Performs patient registration.
Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
Receives lab orders from providers
prepares necessary documentation
and performs all routine laboratory tests.
Maintains necessary documentation for all tests according to standards and labeling all specimens following set standards.
Maintains knowledge of specimen collection devices and tubes.
stocks supplies and keeps work space organized.
Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
Performs minor laboratory procedures accurately
and efficiently under minimal supervision including chemistry
Perform phlebotomy through venous and capillary puncture following established procedures in accordance with age specific considerations of patients.
Observes strict principles of antisepsis to prevent infection of patient and contamination of specimens.
Receives and collects urine specimens to perform all routine tests.
Performs specimen preparation for all procedures/tests.
Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor.
Reports varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety
and infection control.
Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination.
Handles blood and body fluids and deals with infectious patients.
Follows general safety procedures and utilizes PPE appropriately.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.; Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.; Reports varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
Communication Scope
Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.; Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with staff
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