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The Laboratory Assistant, LSBME assists the laboratory staff in the coordination of patient care. Performs phlebotomy procedures when required.

The Laboratory Assistant provides assistance in the laboratory for assigned section(s) of the laboratory while working under the direct supervision of medical practitioners or laboratory personnel. Assists with simple collection of blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients, performs specimen labeling, handling, computer data entry, sample preparation, preservation, processing and/or transportation and storage. Responsible for compliance to all programs and policies.

Job Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Specimen Processing:

Processes specimens maintaining positive specimen identification.Assists medical technologists and other lab staff with procedural set up, specimen plating, slide staining, etc.Maintains work area to ensure accurate processing of all specimens.Labels, processes and distributes specimens according to department standards.Sets up lab testing and/or procedure for medical technologists to read.Performs laboratory testing as evidenced by competency.

Specimen Routing:

Responds to specimen receipt via the pneumatic tube system or specimen drop-off and deliver to department sections.Appropriately matches all specimens received with orders in the LIS and enters collection information.Maintains the rejection log with appropriate communication documentation.Registers and processes the specimens collected.

Clerical Support:

Answers the phone and appropriately routes the call to the correct individual without disconnecting the call.Upon request of providers, nursing/other staff, retrieves laboratory results and faxes to the office/unit as appropriate.Scans necessary documents into the hospital information system as appropriate.Files requisitions, processes and distributes reports as assigned.

Supply Maintenance:

Checks instruments and assigned benches for appropriate reagents and supply levels, replenishing when necessary.Notifies appropriate person/team of low inventory items.Records receipt of supplies, verifies supplies delivered to the department and documents receipt in the department’s supply logbook.Label incoming supplies with received date prior to stocking.Monitors reagent expiration dates, notifies appropriate person of any expired tubes or supplies, any item found to be defective, contaminated or otherwise unacceptable.Assists in the annual inventory of supplies.

Specimen Collection:  

Assists with specimen collection.Determines appropriate specimen collection requirements for the tests requested, appropriate collection technique to use based on the tests requested and the amount of specimen required.Performs positive patient identification according to policy and procedure.Labels specimen collection tubes at the patient’s bedside according to policy and procedure.Disposes off collection equipment by appropriate means.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.Preferred: Associate's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Health Care Provider is required for performance of phlebotomy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic computer skills.Must understand basic medical terminology.Ability to interact with patients, visitors and staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment.Sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with professionalism and confidentiality.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Light: Light physical requirements- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting - Frequent (36-66% of day)Standing - Occasional (0-35% of day)Walking - Occasional (0-35% of day)Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)Reaching forward - Occasional (0-35% of day)Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)Pinching/fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day)Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision - Accurate 20/40Far Vision - Accurate 20/40Color Discrimination - YesDepth Perception - MinimalHearing - Minimal

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably AnticipatedChemical - Reasonably AnticipatedAirborne communicable diseases - Reasonably AnticipatedExtreme temperatures - Not AnticipatedRadiation - Not AnticipatedUneven surfaces or elevations - Not AnticipatedExtreme noise levels - Not AnticipatedDust/particular matter - Not AnticipatedOther (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: YesYouth (1yr to 15 yrs): YesAdult (16 and up): Yes

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.  

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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