Pre Assessment Lab Tech – Full-Time, Days

Here’s What You Need:

·        H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

·        Other – CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Req

Experience:

·        6 Months experience as a phlebotomist or completion of a one semester course in phlebotomy. Pref

Licenses and Certifications:

·        PBT(ASCP) – Phlebotomy Technician Upon Hire Pref

·        BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req

Skills:

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·        Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

·        Strong critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills.

·        Proficient in basic computer skills. Prefer: Venipuncture skills with all age groups.

 

Here’s What You Will Do:

Specimen Integrity:

·        For those entities performing phlebotomy, employee follows laboratory procedure for specimen collection, patient identification and labeling as appropriate for the age of the patient

·        Follows laboratory procedures for handling, and processing in a manner which is appropriate and follows safety guidelines

·        Follows laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens

 

Test Procedures:

·        Follows established laboratory test procedures

·        Performs procedures in other areas of the Laboratory as required by hospital entity

·        Reports and evaluates test results

·        Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel

·        Communicates with nursing personnel if there is a delay in specimen collection or questions about orders

·        Patient Treatment: Demonstrates competence in the performance of age-appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific criteria

 

Laboratory Operations:

·        Facilitates workflow process

·        Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care

·        Processes specimens

·        Demonstrates ability to perform specimen processing protocols

·        Checks outstanding collection list

·        Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding collections which appear to have not been collected/received when expected

·        Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed

·        Relays information to next shift and coworkers

·        Performs outpatient processing

·        Inputs laboratory orders

·        Calls physician for clarification of orders if necessary

·        Performs medical necessity checking of applicable orders

·        Stocks supplies in work area at the beginning and the end of the shift and/or as needed

·        Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered

·        Demonstrates active cost effectiveness

·        Utilizes time between collections to accomplish other needed tasks (ex. supply management, housekeeping duties, checks with other areas and provides assistance)

 

Professional Accountability:

·        Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers

·        Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions. (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry)

·        Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame

·        Mandatory health requirements are completed within required time frame

·        Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers

·        Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only

·        Time and attendance is satisfactory

·        Employee exhibits a professional appearance

·        Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care

·        Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

 

 

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