- Location
- BAKERSFIELD, CA
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
II. POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and/or Medical Technologist, the Laboratory Assistant performs phlebotomy/specimen collection, processes clinical specimens and prepares these for clinical laboratory analysis; also assists in the performance of automated and semi-automated laboratory tests within limitations set by the law and in the internal documentation of test runs and dispersal of test results.
III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs phlebotomy on patients, processes clinical specimens and prepares these for clinical laboratory analysis.
- Translates physician orders to laboratory requests and determines if corrections are needed and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Makes reviews and corrects logbook entries and requisitions; prepares paperwork for send-outs to reference laboratory; charts patient results and documents transmittal of these results in the appropriate log; notifies physician of critical results through telephone; faxes results or other laboratory paper; documents work performed on specimens.
- Corrects order and charges on patient billings.
- Performs some laboratory procedures within limitations set by the law.
- Maintains, distributes and organizes supply inventory, monitoring expiration dates
- Performs other related duties assigned and requested.
Requirements
IV. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate with college preparation related to office or managerial organization preferred has completed the required coursework for phlebotomy and has passed a phlebotomy certification exam with appropriate license from the State. Minimum of 2 year experience as a phlebotomist/lab assistant is preferred.
V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Activity – Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Strength Rating: L
Working Hazards or Risks – potential for musculoskeletal injuries related to moving and working with files and office equipment; potential for exposure to infectious processes and chemical hazards and potential for soft tissue injury in working with sharp instruments.
OSHA Blood Borne Risk Category I.
