Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 804 22nd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845 Full-time Bryan Health 193 reviews Full-time Responsible for secretarial and clerical duties as well as obtaining and processing specimens for laboratory testing and screening. Responsible for answering phone professionally, receiving and relaying messages, and answering general questions. Responsible for scanning and documenting of clinical laboratory reports on all patients. Retrieves information as requested. Verifies the accuracy of all invoice from outside reference laboratories. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care error. Responsible for giving appropriate instructions to clinic and outpatients having testing done according to policy and procedures for clinical laboratory test and preparation requirements. Duplicates material using photo copy machine and/faxes when needed. Shared responsibility to check-in hospital outpatients. Shared responsibility for obtaining blood specimens by performing venipuncture and finger sticks. Maintains good working relationship within the departments, with other departments, and with physicians on both clinic and hospital. Works with lab manager to improve processes within the laboratory. Maintains supplies including requisitions, reference lab supplies, and orders as necessary. Checks for outdated inventory and disposes of properly. Sends laboratory request to appropriate facilities/departments. Assist doctors/nursing with special laboratory testing request. Assist with processing in house and send out specimens for testing. Places order in the EMR system accurately. Obtain new employee/random urine drug screens per policy. Demonstrates knowledge of correct anticoagulant to use for patient specimen collection. Notifies patient care units/PVMG nursing and lab if unable to obtain specimen in timely manner. Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrument requirements; remains informed on all current technologies. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and functional under stressful situations. Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis. Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, HFAP, state and other regulatory requirements. Assist in training of new employees, using standardized orientation materials. Completes Correction verification/Insurance verification forms in a timely manner. Reviews reference pending log.

Regulatory Requirements:

BLS required within 6 months of hire. High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior Phlebotomy or medical experience preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Location:

Bryan Health •

Laboratory Schedule:

Full-time, Day shift