Lab Assistant – Full Time – Evening Shift
| Company | Jupiter Medical Center |
|---|---|
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Recognized national certification certificate, (i.e. ASPT, ASCP) preferred.
- Must be able to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and physicians in a professional, customer service manner at all times.
- Strong skills with computer data entry, must be able to learn more than one IS data entry system and utilize more than one computer system to track and receive orders.
- Special Skills: precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures, obtain specimens and use electronic/computerized equipment.
- Able to learn specimen requirements for over 2000 tests; timing of draws, and anatomy for correct collections.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to self-direct and exercise independent judgment in situations requiring follow-up and discussions with clinical staff and/or other areas of Laboratory to ensure completeness of task and customer satisfaction.
- Works well in a team environment to accomplish common tasks to solve problems and enhance the smooth and efficient flow of the department.
Responsibilities
- Performs computer data entry and workflow monitoring of all pending phlebotomy draws.
- Maintains pending log lists.
- Organizes workflow to improve efficiency.
- Answers phones, faxes report, maintains phlebotomy inventory.
- Maintains a clean environment, including lab equipment and work benches.
- Performs various tasks to support the laboratory technical staff; specimen procurement, specimen processing, lab testing, send outs and the maintenance of quality assurance records.
- Understands quality control and expected results for POCT tests performed.
- Completes all associated competencies in a timely manner.
- Expedites all specimens based on the level of priority (e.g., STAT, Timed, Routine and etc.).
- Acts as the front line for laboratory customer service by; disseminating excellent communication over the phone and in person, resolves specimen issues presented by clinical staff and is able to identify/resolve specimen recollection opportunities.
- May also process microbiology specimens and will be required to crosstrain to perform Phlebotomy when needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recognized national certification certificate, (i.e. ASPT, ASCP) preferred.