Lab Assistant, PRN
Los Alamos, New Mexico
At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. We invite you to come be a part of this organization.
This PRN role labels, processes, and delivers specimens for testing.
Collects blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
Verifies patient and specimen identification before preforming any procedure according to standard procedure.
Confers with patients to obtain the information needed for laboratory records, explains the procedure, allays fears, and elicits cooperation.
Collects drug screens according to the chain of custody guidelines and procedures.
Distributes samples to appropriate laboratory within expected guidelines immediately after collection.
Processes incoming requisitions and samples according to specimen processing protocols.
Centrifuges specimens and delivers specimens to correct testing area, and stores blood samples for subsequent testing.
Allocates the appropriate amount of specimen to the appropriate tubes for the different tests and panels.
Verifies samples collected by non-laboratory personnel are properly collected, labeled, and matched with the appropriate request or barcode labels for appropriate testing.
Enters patient demographics and order in laboratory computer system.
Investigates and verifies unusual orders with the units, physicians, and/or reference lab.
Queries, prints, faxes, mails, and/or charts any reports to the appropriate any reports to the appropriate person/unit/office that requires manual reporting.
Performs clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and filing.
Completes and documents scheduled and unscheduled computer maintenance to include changing ribbons and labels, resetting terminals, downing terminal, logging in and out of system and cleaning workstation.
Trains students or new employees as directed.
Utilizes the laboratory and hospital QA/PI plans to continually improve processes and designs.
Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture and finger/heel stick techniques using the appropriate equipment while following the criteria set for age appropriateness following laboratory collection protocols. Record appropriate collection information on the collection containers.
Stock supplies and maintain inventory.
Perform pending log and uncollected specimen list checks throughout shift and utilize for handoff communication documentation. Resolve issues found therein.
Minimum education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Phlebotomy course or prior phlebotomy training preferred.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
National phlebotomy certification such as ASPT or ASCP preferred.
BLS within 90 days of hire.
New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association
certifications. Notwithstanding this ‘grace period’ for obtaining American Heart Association
certifications, employees are not excused from being current in any and all existing certifications
that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description.
Minimum Work Experience
Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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