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The Clinical Lab Assistant I collects blood specimens, receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing, and completes computerized tasks related to registration and order entry. They also perform basic post-analytic tasks like distributing reports and storing specimens while adhering to safety regulations.
Requirements summary
Required qualifications include a High School Education/GED (preferred in OR/HI) and adherence to all local/state/federal regulations for privacy and safety. Experience in Phlebotomy in an acute care environment and an Associate's/Technical Degree are preferred, along with required BLS certification.
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Job description
In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901.
We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas.
The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries.
There is something for everyone in this scenic community.
Job Summary: Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing.
Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow.
Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing.
Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
This position is represented by OFNHP.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects blood specimens for a variety of Laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques; handles/transports Lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients.
Receives specimens for testing; assesses specimens upon receipt according to established criteria to determine acceptability and takes action according to protocol including escalating to licensed or certified personnel for direction.
Handles and processes a variety of specimen types to prepare them for analysis; adheres to protocols to maintain specimen integrity at all times.
Completes computerized tasks as appropriate for affiliate to ensure complete patient registration and/or test order entry into the lab information system, as well as generation of collection lists and/or labels.
Prepares and/or packages specimens for transport to another Adventist Health or outside reference laboratory and may complete computer steps necessary for processing referred specimens.
Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies in work area and/or on phlebotomy cart.
Maintains required records by completing basic documentation of pre-analytic and post-analytic work, as well as quality-related tasks.
Participates in managing the laboratory workflow by performing duties such as monitoring pending work, escalating priority work, locating specimens, and coordinating specimen recollections.
Verbally communicates released/reported results.
Routes, distributes and retransmits released/reported results.
Stores and retrieves specimens.
Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists the caller as appropriate or transfers these calls to the appropriate laboratory section or person.
Communicates with customer to clarify ambiguous, unclear or duplicate test orders.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
