Laboratory Assistant Per Diem Rotate

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Works accurately according to procedure manual and supervisor’s  instructions.
• Verifies proper specimen/test/patient identification..
• Enters orders, documents on logs/worksheets and performs result entry within acceptable departmental limits.
• Takes responsibility for completion of daily routine duties assigned to work area..
• Performs and documents appropriate quality controls records daily or as specified.
• Maintains neat, organized records and work station.
• Understands and retains knowledge of department procedures.
• Uses available time productively, producing acceptable quantity of work.
• Performs safe handling of chemicals, disposal of old tissue specimens and processing of waste formalin in accordance with OSHA, CAP and TJC requirements..
• Flexibility to assist other areas if necessary or requested.
• Correlates physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities to appropriate components of client, co-worker interactions.
• Reports to work as scheduled, in accordance with Clinical Laboratory and Hospital policy and takes responsibility to prevent absences and tardiness.
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policies regarding appropriate notification of sick call.
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policy regarding breaks and lunch periods including missed lunch policy
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policies regarding scheduled time off requests
• Practices appropriate safety and infection control procedures at all times including the use of required personal protective equipment.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas.
• Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel immediately.
• Attends all mandatory safety sessions.
• Accepts work assignment readily
• Supports all Lab and Hospital structural standards (i.e. policies, procedures and regulations)
• Understands and respects the “chain of command” in the Laboratory utilizing it to organize workflow and solve problems as needed.
• Wears photo I.D. badge at all times while on hospital property.
• Provides proper identification in personal and phone communications
• Respects the patient’s right to privacy by only discussing clinically relevant information in appropriate surrounding.
• Responds to difficult situations with self-control and positive attitude.
• Communicates with co-workers with clarity and respect
• Shares responsibilities and willingly offers assistance to co-workers.
• Recognizes and acknowledges the contribution of each department/specialty. Encourages interdepartmental communication and team-work.
• Sensitive to cultural, religious, sexual diversity

Required:           High school diploma or equivalent

                                CPT Phlebotomy certification

Preferred:        Previous Laboratory or Pathology experience

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.