Lab Technical Asst/Phlebotomy 1 Job at Norwalk Hospital Association in Norwalk

Summary

Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures), assists technical staff in preparing specimens and equipment for patient testing. Maintains proper inventory of reagents and control materials. Performs clerical functions associated with accessioning, result reporting, referred testing and customer service.

Responsibilities

1. Identifies patient, communicates process to patient and collects specimens from patients for subsequent lab analysis in accordance with approved techniques and observes Universal Precautions. Delivers samples to the appropriate lab. Logs samples in the Lab LIS.
2. Ensures specimen integrity while performing specimen accessioning and processing using established handling, labeling and processing procedures. Where applicable, maintains daily operation of the front end automation system (MPA); i.e. loading caps, aliquot tubes and other system function checks as determined. Loads samples received on the MPA.
3. Prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratory or intralaboratory, monitors send-out pending test list/specimen manifest and enters send-out results into the laboratory information system. Processes, stains and coverslip slide where applicable.
4. Prepares control material, performs preventive maintenance (i.e. thermometer calibration etc.), completes maintenance logs and performs instrument quality control, oversees refrigerator and freezer temperature recording, etc.
5. Performs phlebotomy according to established policy and procedure using a PDA whenever applicable.
6. Maintains reagent inventory, labels and stores reagents appropriately, dating when received, opened and when expires and stores appropriately.
7. Files specimens, slides and reports for easy retrieval and discards specimen at proper intervals.
8. Answers phones and ensures customer satisfaction. Adds on test requests following established laboratory protocol for Add-On Requests.
9. Restocks supplies in work area as needed.
10. Communicates well with other staff members to ensure excellent customer service and appropriate follow-up.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of one year job-related experience.

Required Skills

Strong phlebotomy skills. Organizational and customer service skills. Data entry.

Criteria Desired

Phlebotomy Certification preferred, not required.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.

Occupational: Some occupational risk.

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 355

Department: Core Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly