Medical Laboratory Assistant

1 day ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States Springfield Clinic Full time

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Assistant II to join our team at Springfield Clinic. This is a full-time position that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

About the Position: As a Laboratory Assistant II, you will be responsible for performing waived laboratory testing, interpreting test results, and providing exceptional customer service to our patients. You will also be responsible for collecting, labeling, and processing patient specimens, as well as maintaining accurate records and reports.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques
  • Identify patients, select venipuncture equipment, and label specimens according to policy
  • Communicate with patients and families as appropriate for their age and maintain patient safety
  • Perform proper collection of specimens, including patient preparation, technique, specimen requirements, and transportation, and utilize and demonstrate proper use of safety equipment available for specimen collection
  • Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens according to established procedures
  • Verifies specimens received meet all requirements and ensures specimens are processed properly
  • Prioritizes workload to handle STATs, ensuring turn-around time expectations are met and delivers specimens to proper departments in a timely manner
  • Performs waived laboratory tests according to standard operating policies and procedures
  • Verifies self-collected specimens received meet specimen requirements and proper labeling guidelines when returned by the patient
  • Performs PAS duties as needed
  • Operates and maintains equipment, instruments, and tools according to standard operating policies accurately and efficiently to meet expected turn-around times
  • Displays troubleshooting skills and problem resolution techniques for minor issues with instrumentation and equipment, demonstrates the ability to perform simultaneous tasks accurately and efficiently, and is flexible to daily workload expectations
  • Complies with quality control procedures, preventative maintenance procedures, and meets established deadlines and remains current on competency assessment
  • Identifies situations which may adversely affect quality patient care and initiates problem resolution
  • Monitors daily use of reagents and supplies to maintain established inventory levels to contribute to financial success through efficient use of time and supplies
  • Participates in the training of new employees
  • Maintains a positive attitude and professional behavior in association with patients and employees
  • Complies with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures
  • Adheres to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishments as required per policy
  • Provides excellent customer service and adheres to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards
  • Performs other job duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Experience in phlebotomy, medical assistant, or other related medical programs is preferred
  • After three (3) months of employment at the Clinic, the employee should be fully capable of performing as a lab assistant

Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience

Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off

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