Clinical Lab Assistant
Company: Sovah Health - Martinsville
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Martinsville, VA.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose.
-Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just
what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health - Martinsville
is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical
specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health &
hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac
rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and
medical & radiation oncology services. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Where We Are: - - - - - - In
Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking
and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From
the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to
guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time! - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Why Choose Us: - Health
(Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees - Employee Assistance Program - mental,
physical, and financial wellness assistance - Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Professional
development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training - And
much more---Sovah Martinsville -is seeking a full-time Clinical Lab
Assistant to perform limited laboratory procedures, including
processing specimens, waived-moderate testing, and instrument
maintenance. - To perform a variety of venipuncture and skin
puncture techniques involved in the collection of blood specimens
from patients for laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and
treatment of disease.Verifies patient and specimen identification
before performing any procedure.Assists with receiving,
identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting
specimens.Centrifuge and store blood samples for subsequent
testing.Prepares smears as required for appropriate
staining.Reference specimens to reference laboratories using the
appropriate protocols.Prepare and submit specimens according to
Reference Laboratory guidelinesEnter test orders manually for
non-interfaced tests.Verifies samples collected by non-lab
personnel are properly collected, labeled, and matched with the
appropriate request or barcode labels for appropriate
testing.Completes and documents scheduled and unscheduled computer
maintenance including changing ribbons and labels, resetting
terminals, downing terminals, logging in and out of the system, and
cleaning workstations.Performs waived and selected moderate tests
and documents quality control according to Laboratory
Protocols.Enters results according to Computer System Protocols.Set
up, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate standard laboratory
equipment, i.e., pipettes, centrifuge, stainers, and
instrumentationSet up and incubate cultures and gram stain-positive
blood cultures.Maintains adequate stock of supplies.Maintains work
area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner.Performs clerical
duties including answering phones, data entry, and
filing.Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare
providers.Receives requests, both written and verbal, from
physicians for laboratory tests. When a verbal request, follow the
protocol for obtaining the written documentation for the verbal
request.Investigates and verifies unusual orders with the units,
physicians, and/or Reference Lab.Query, print, fax, mail, call,
and/or chart any reports to the appropriate person/unit/office that
requires manual reporting.Enters patient demographics and orders
into LCS.Participates in the Quality Assessment process as defined
by the Hospital and the Laboratory.Minimum Education:High school
diploma or equivalent required and a phlebotomy course or prior
phlebotomy training; phlebotomy certification 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.Completes
On-the-Job (OTJ) training for CLA duties.
Typical Physical Demands: Typical Physical Demands: May require
extended periods of standing or sitting. Some bending, stooping, or
stretching is required. May require lifting and carrying 5-25
pounds. Requires full range of motion including eye-hand
coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and
hearing within normal ranges. Requires ability to communicate and
interact with others in person and on the phone. Also requires a
high degree of mental alertness and the ability to handle a high
degree of stress and/or irregular work hours. -Minimum Work
Experience:One year experience as a Phlebotomist preferred.EEOC
Statement:SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing
Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and
complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
against any employee or applicant for employment because of color,
race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status
or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local
law.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are
looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Sovah Health - Martinsville, Chapel Hill , Clinical Lab Assistant, Other , Martinsville, North Carolina
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