Medical Lab Assistant - Per Diem

Position:

Medical Lab Assistant Location:

Select Specialty Hospital- The Villages Schedule:

Per Diem/ PRN Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Why Join Us:

Start Strong:

Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for

Advancement:

Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

Foster Well-being:

We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.

Your Impact Matters:

Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all pre-analytical processes of laboratory services provided by Select Medical, which may include, but is not limited to specimen processing and phlebotomy services. Follows laboratory protocols for pre-analytical processes. Adequately prepares specimens for send-out to reference lab testing. Advises Lab Manager of malfunctioning equipment, LIS issues, and any unusual situations, occurrences, conditions, or reactions. Performs venipuncture when necessary Monitors venipuncture inventory and reports inadequacies to the Lab Manager. Performs phlebotomist duties according to established standards, practices and procedures, while utilizing proper techniques and equipment in the performance of duties. Follows appropriate PPE requirements while performing duties, gathers supplies and assembles equipment according to standards of practice, and assures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Confirms patient identification using two identifiers, performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens as indicated on the test requisition. Properly identifies and labels specimen(s) at the patient's bedside after matching patient label on the wristband to the patient label being affixed to the specimen. Notifies the nursing staff regarding any issues or concerns noted prior to, during, and/or following the procedure, as well as any patient refusal and/or inability to obtain patient sample and documents accordingly. Verifies specimen collection, centrifuges and processes specimens as needed.

Minimum requirements:

High School graduation or equivalent. BLS required. Current certification from one of the following: the National Phlebotomy Association, American Medical Technologists, American Society for Clinical Pathology National Healthcareer Association, National Center for Competeny Testing, or other approved agencies. Preferred qualifications that will make you successful: One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience preferred. Medical Lab Assistant - Per Diem 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Oxford, FL 34484 Per diem Select Medical 611 reviews Per diem

Position:

Medical Lab Assistant Location:

Select Specialty Hospital- The Villages Schedule:

Per Diem/ PRN Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

Why Join Us:

Start Strong:

Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for

Advancement:

Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

Foster Well-being:

We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.

Your Impact Matters:

Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all pre-analytical processes of laboratory services provided by Select Medical, which may include, but is not limited to specimen processing and phlebotomy services. Follows laboratory protocols for pre-analytical processes. Adequately prepares specimens for send-out to reference lab testing. Advises Lab Manager of malfunctioning equipment, LIS issues, and any unusual situations, occurrences, conditions, or reactions. Performs venipuncture when necessary Monitors venipuncture inventory and reports inadequacies to the Lab Manager. Performs phlebotomist duties according to established standards, practices and procedures, while utilizing proper techniques and equipment in the performance of duties. Follows appropriate PPE requirements while performing duties, gathers supplies and assembles equipment according to standards of practice, and assures equipment is clean and functioning properly. Confirms patient identification using two identifiers, performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens as indicated on the test requisition. Properly identifies and labels specimen(s) at the patient's bedside after matching patient label on the wristband to the patient label being affixed to the specimen. Notifies the nursing staff regarding any issues or concerns noted prior to, during, and/or following the procedure, as well as any patient refusal and/or inability to obtain patient sample and documents accordingly. Verifies specimen collection, centrifuges and processes specimens as needed.

Minimum requirements:

High School graduation or equivalent. BLS required. Current certification from one of the following: the National Phlebotomy Association, American Medical Technologists, American Society for Clinical Pathology National Healthcareer Association, National Center for Competeny Testing, or other approved agencies. Preferred qualifications that will make you successful: One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.