Laboratory Assistant FULL TIME 6:30A-3P WESTFIELD

Requirements

• Supports the hospital's mission through customer-focused service
• Responds to inquiries from customers regarding all aspects of laboratory services
• Collects STAT, routine, and timed venous, capillary, and arterial blood specimens
• Generate and review collection lists and pending logs from the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Stocks phlebotomy supplies on inpatient nursing units and off-site facilities
• Performs all aspects of specimen processing, including receiving specimens via pneumatic tube and entering required data into LIS
• Reviews orders for completeness and enters test orders for patients in LIS
• Compliance checks Medicare orders for diagnosis and medical necessity
• Must be familiar with basic laboratory ordering, testing, and reporting operations
• Performs daily temperature and function checks for assigned areas
• Use personal protective equipment in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures
• Perform CLIA WAIVED testing per CLIA'88 standards as trained and applicable
• Assists with new employee training and orientation, and train staff on Medical Necessity Guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned