Lab Assistant, CCMCP

Location

• Medical
• Center-Prosper
• Department:
• Lab-Pathology
• Shift:
• Varying
• Shifts (United
• States of
• America)
• Standard
• Weekly
• Hours: 4
• Summary:
• SCHEDULE: Deep nights, third shift availability Flexibility between 6pm-4am Must be available to pick up one shift per week The Lab Assistant I performs positive patient identification Receives specimens into the lab reception area, inputs specimen information into laboratory information system and conducts patient/client registration as necessary. Makes determinations for specimen collection containers and volumes based on patient weight and performing laboratory. Maintains specimen integrity during specimen transport, and processing of samples received in the laboratory. Communicates specimen issues to caregivers. Provides customer service by greeting visitors, answering the telephone, transferring phone calls, faxing results, and assisting with specimen requirements. Performs other clerical or clinical duties as required by area of service. Patients served at Cook Children's range in age from newborn through the adolescent period. All Laboratory personnel are required to follow Cook Children's Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and the Clinical Laboratory Compliance Plan. Laboratory and Corporate Compliance, as outlined by the OIG and HCFA is an important aspect of our laboratory's environment, and each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of, and behave in accordance with the Laboratory and Cook Children's Compliance Plans. These job functions are performed with a professional, courteous and knowledgeable manner towards physicians, management, nurses, co-workers, and other customers of Cook Children's Healthcare System.
• Education &
• Experience: High School graduate or GED required Specimen processing experience required One (1) year phlebotomy experience, pediatric experience preferred EPIC Beaker experience preferred IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS WITH NON-U.S.
• DEGREES: Applicants who hold degrees from institutions outside of the United States must provide Proof of U.S. Education equivalency, evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service, at the time an offer is made.
• Certification/Licensure:
• Certification preferred but not required
• About Us: Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.