LAB ASSISTANT - CHS LABORATORY - PRN VARIES

Job Details

Job Location

Staunton, IL

Position Type

PRN (16 Hours)

Salary Range

$15.50 - $23.25 Hourly

Job Shift

Varies

Description

Job Summary:    Collects venous and capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients on site and off site.  Collects nasal and throat swabs from inpatients and outpatients on site and off site.   Cleans and stocks pick-up carts and trays. Orders lab tests in the computer with Medical Necessity. Receives laboratory specimens. Check orders for accuracy. Fax results and answer phones.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates specific specimen collection skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.

2. Demonstrates specific specimen processing skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.
3. Demonstrates specific laboratory outpatient skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.
4.     Represents the department in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Service and Quality Standards:

 Service

Is Customer focused

             Anticipates customer needs

             Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

             Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

             Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

                             to customers and coworkers

People

Is conversation conscious

             Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

             Promotes a harassment free environment

             Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

             Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

             Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

             Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

             Supports performance improvement

             Seeks ways to improve systems and services

             Shows commitment to improvement efforts

             Meets mandatory educational requirements

Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

             Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

             Supports hospital initiatives

             Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

             Fosters team cooperation

Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

             Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

             Conserves organizational resources

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

             Education Level: 

            High School diploma or equivalent.

             Certification/Licensure: BLS

             Experience Requirements:

            Paramedical training preferred.                

Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood , body fluids, or tissues.  All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks.  Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.