Assistant, Laboratory Jobs

Performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services

• Performs fingerstick procedures with correct technique and when unable to obtain specimen
• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick) according to established procedure.
• Performs venipuncture using correct technique and with minimal discomfort to the patient.

by venipuncture.

• Draws severe trauma and/or disaster patients immediately.
• Identifies patient by checking name and date of birth (and hospital medical record number for blood bank specimens) on patient armband.
• Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
• Determines priority of STAT draws. Ensures timely transport of all patient specimens to lab for testing.
• Helps co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory departments when needed to ensure an
• Organizes assigned work and accurately completes workload
• Generates collection lists, NCC list and can add on or cancel tests.
• Performs order entry with no errors.
• Verifies all information for accuracy.
• Ensures that STATs are transported to lab on a priority bases immediately for serious cases Trauma, disaster; within 15 minutes of draw for other STATs. Hourly for routines.
• Performs heelstick on babies with correct technique.
• Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure Date and time of draw and phlebotomist initials.
• Prioritizes STAT requests. Draws STATs within 10-15 minutes of request.
• Registers patients in system, completing all required fields with correct information.
• Identifies patients and properly labels specimen tubes.

orderly work flow.

• Informs Supervisor of problems in obtaining specimens for any reason.
• Informs floors of missed patients or patients not drawn for any reason at time of attempt.
• Under supervision will help in the training of new employees and student interns at the hospital in the
• Assists co-workers with blood-drawing procedures on morning rounds before returning to phlebotomy station.

performance of phlebotomy duties.

• Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.
• Attends all required safety education programs.
• Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
• Works with new employees to assist in training of departmental procedures.
• Follows all organizational and department or unit policies and procedures.
• Ensures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures.
• Attends annual education programs.
• Acts as a resource to new employees.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• Responsibly follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

Wears clean gloves when drawing all patients.

• Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification, as required by the position, department, and policy.
• Continuously displays a “can do” attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place.
• Conducts all work activities with respect for the rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.
• Utilizes automated system to communicate inter- and intra -departmentally, as appropriate.
• Readily accepts changes in assignment. Performs work level of equal skill and responsibility as needed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility, and may be requireed to do work of lesser responsibilty when the workload of the department so requires.
• Throws used gloves in biohazard container only.
• Participates in staff meetings as determined by the supervisor.
• Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by the supervisor and peers.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
• Follows procedures for safety dress.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input. d. Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by the supervisor.
• Supports the hospital's mission, policies, and procedures through attendance and participation at committee meetings, if applicable.
• Disposes of needles in special container in phlebotomy basket or in needle box in patient room.

Minimum Education

Equivalent of four years of high school education required.

Minimum Work Experience

One to six months phlebotomy experience required.

At Least One Year Acute Care Hospital Experience Preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Current California CPT I or CPT II License.

Current Basic Life Support Certification.