Lab Tech

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Answers and handles or screens and transfers all telephone calls. Appropriately uses venipuncture and finger stick/heel stick procedures on infants and children. Uses standardized venipuncture technique, obtains specimens from designated patients accurately and efficiently for different age groups. Assists in procurement of other clinical specimens including bone marrow and other procedures as required. Contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient workplace by complying with established hospital and departmental policies. Contributes to accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment by performing patient identification, collecting properly prepared specimens, labeling all specimens, and submitting accurate complete paperwork for clinical assay. Processes specimens according to laboratory procedures. Investigates and resolves discrepancies and communicates findings to appropriate personnel. Cooperates with other lab and hospital personnel for efficient reporting of lab results. Discards specimen after test or stores for future reference as appropriate. Draws blood from in- and out-patients and ER patients when needed. Assumes responsibility and accountability for current competency and credentialing files. Follows clerical problems associated with test requests and reports. Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performance of duties. Fosters continuous improvement by evaluating current work systems and suggesting positive changes. Greets and assists all patients and visitors by politely and efficiently obtaining appropriate information and/or required paperwork. Knowledgeably performs some clerical functions in the laboratory office. Helps with phone and verbal communication with hospital personnel. Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies and keeps the work areas stocked and cleaned. Performs clerical duties and projects as requested. Performs other job-related duties by accepting delegated assignments. Performs patient responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's care. Processes incoming and outgoing test results, outpatient appointments and all other requests for laboratory services. Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism and cooperation by interacting with others in a calm, courteous, and helpful manner. Promotes excellent customer relations through clear communication, active listening, caring, and demonstrating supportive interaction. Properly labels and prepares specimens for distribution to various sections of the laboratory or for sending out to outside testing facilities, i.e., centrifuging, aliquoting and freezing. Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide departmental and interdepartmental quality control Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, improvement and quality planning activities. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education High School diploma or equivalent (Required). Two years of college with a major in biological sciences, chemistry or equivalent (Preferred). Work Experience Minimum of one year experience working in a clinical laboratory or anatomic pathology lab (Preferred). Licenses and Certifications California Phlebotomy Certification – CPTI or CPTII required. Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification. Pay Transparency The hourly rate range for this position is $23.69 – $30.95. Position Summary Performs a variety of technical and clerical functions that include the procurement and processing of laboratory specimens and perform venipuncture using laboratory established procedures effectively and providing clerical support in the Clinical and Anatomic Pathology areas. #J-18808-Ljbffr