Laboratory Assistant I

1 month ago

Moses Lake, United States Confluence Health Full time
Job Description

Salary Range

$17.38 - $26.38
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

 

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
  • CH Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Shift Differential

 


Summary

Performs laboratory procedures in phlebotomy (venous and capillary blood draws) and EKG’s. Inputs collection and receipt times into Laboratory Information System, cancels and orders tests as necessary. Registers patients and completes specimen check in process in HIS for-laboratory testing. Places laboratory orders in Epic utilizing manual paper requisitions from outside facilities. Draws blood at external facilities (nursing homes) and transports lab specimens from external facilities to CWH lab.

 

Position Reports To: Laboratory Manager


Essential Functions

  1. Draws blood samples and treats patients in a respectful courteous manner.
  2. Provides patients instruction regarding lab sample collection.
  3. Properly identifies patient prior to and after blood collection.
  4. Labels samples according to policy.
  5. Orders and cancels lab tests in HIS per Physician direction.
  6. Collects and receives specimens individually and on tracking lists.
  7. Performs EKG’s per policy.
  8. Assists in orientation and training new employees and students in phlebotomy and EKG.
  9. Researches specimen requirements for reference laboratory testing.
  10. Prepares laboratory specimens for designated departments/locations prior to laboratory analysis and testing, such as staging of specimens, centrifuge, separate and aliquot specimens.
  11. Correctly identifies proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage requirements for each test type.
  12. Loads instruments with barcoded patient specimens under direction of MLT/MT.
  13. Delivers specimens to the testing areas and prepares excess specimen samples for storage.
  14. Identifies problems and opportunities to improve patient services.
  15. Answers telephone calls in a respectful courteous manner.
  16. Stocks phlebotomy trays.
  17. Draws blood samples at external facilities (nursing homes).
  18. Transports lab specimens from external facilities to CWH lab using CH vehicle.
  19. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  20. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.


Position Requirements

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.


Qualifications

Required:

  • High School graduate.
  • Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) eligible.

Desired:

  • Course work in anatomy; physiology; medical terminology.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

 

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

  • Walking - C
  • Sitting/Standing - C
  • Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
  • Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
  • Reaching: Below shoulder height - O
  • Climbing - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Crawling/Kneeling - O
  • Bending/Stooping/Crouching - C
  • Twisting/Turning - C
  • Repetitive Movement - C

Working Conditions:

  • The employee is continuously in an environment where there is patient contact. Low-level exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Job Classification:

  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

  • Unprotected Heights - No
  • Heat - No
  • Cold - No
  • Mechanical Hazards - Yes
  • Hazardous Substances - Yes
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  • Lighting - No
  • Noise - Yes
  • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
  • Infectious Diseases - Yes

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