Laboratory Assistant II FT Nights

Description

Laboratory Assistant Il Full Time Nights Position Summary of Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Assistant I are responsible for all phases of laboratory specimen handling, collection and processing as well as supplementary computer skills.
• Laboratory Assistant I are responsible for helping to establish and maintain a rapport with patients and to provide a clear explanation of the process for performing venipunctures to help alleviate stress and anxiety associated with blood collection.
• Laboratory Assistant I must be able to interact with patients of all ages and health.
• Performs reception in laboratory front office.
• Performs venipunctures and capillary collections for patients from newborn to geriatric.
• Orders, cancels, collects (draws), receives, processes, and distributes specimens appropriately and in a timely manner for analysis.
• Properly stores specimens for further testing, as needed.
• Assists with the training of new employees and students.
• Maintains equipment and supply inventory.
• Adheres to laboratory and hospital policies (i.e. attendance, continuing education, dress code, infection control, and patient confidentiality) and procedures.
• Follows best practice for patient safety and infection control in accordance with regulatory guidelines to include but not limited to CAP,CLIA and the Joint Commission.