Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Procures properly labeled sample from the patient (inpatient or outpatient)

• Maintains PPE during collection, processing, and testing.

• Prepares written documentation as required by the department for laboratory testing or patient care information.

• Processes electronic and paper orders for laboratory services.

• Coordinates and routes specimens to proper area of laboratory.

• Determines sample acceptability

• Properly labels specimens

• Properly centrifuges specimens

• Loads the specimens on the appropriate analyzer for testing • Performs CLIA waived testing as indicated

• Collaborates and is in communication with the Tech for that shift/call period to ensure the timely release of patient test results.

• Performs various office functions: o Answering telephones o Making and distributing photocopies

o Filing and maintaining all clinical laboratory files

o Calling for maintenance

o Assists the lead LA with billing

• Orders necessary supplies for clerical and phlebotomy needs and receives requested stock items and distributes them to the appropriate place within the laboratory.

• Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings.

• Maintains department records, reports and files as required.

• Performs phlebotomy functions as directed by functions of the laboratory.

• Uses and collects specimens as directed and takes them to the laboratory for analysis, using appropriate PPE precautions or collecting and handling specimens.

• Logs specimen into Cerner LIS system.

• Performs cleaning duties including high level disinfection and sterilization of medical and surgical instrumentation as necessary.

• Performs courier duties when necessary.

• Performs employer ordered urine drug screen collection per DLS procedure

• Maintains inventory within the laboratory.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served.

• Enhances professional growth and development and maintains skills and knowledge through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.

• Complies with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures, safety program requirements, corporate compliance program standards of conduct, all applicable statutes, rules and regulations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Physical Demands:

• Required to stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Continuous handling, fingering and eye-hand-foot coordination.

• Constant use of depth perception corrected and color vision.

• High levels of attention to detail, concentration, alertness needed, with frequent use of mathematical ability.

• Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens, to odorous chemicals and specimens.

• Subject to electrical hazards.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations.

• High levels of attention to detail, concentration, alertness needed, with frequent use of mathematical ability.

Communication Demands:

• Communicate directly, clearly and effectively with staff, vendors and contractors.

• Be approachable; relate well to others; be receptive to feedback and articulate clearly.

• Actively listens and get clarification to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Skills/Knowledge:

• Previous experience with waived testing.

Education/Training:

• High school graduate with some college experiences

.Experience:

• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Clerical experience in healthcare setting desired.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kahuku, HI 96731: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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