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Hill Regional Hospital

Lab Assistant

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What they do

A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.

$48,321 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Positions:
Full-Time - 1 positions
Job Summary:
Performs venipunctures competently, expediently with a maximum of 2 attempts. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements. Performs waived testing as required. Participates in performance improvement activities. Demonstrates Competency in the
Following Areas:
  • Greets the patient and identifies themselves. Explains all procedures in a way all patients can understand while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Draws blood competently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
  • Maintains patient records. Confirms patient orders.
  • Listens effectively to patient questions and concerns. Responds appropriately.
  • Identifies patients appropriately as per policy. (Name, MRN, unique identifier, DOB, Account number.
  • Recognizes/identifies special instructions for patients and/or sample handling (i.e. warmed, chilled samples)
  • Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
  • Meets current documentation standards and policies.
  • Interacts professionally with the Manager of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist, clinical laboratory staff and other hospital staff.
  • Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care, within scope of practice, to ensure an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
  • Always follow standard precautions.
  • Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
  • Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, accrediting organization, state and other regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
  • Demonstrates the value of teamwork on a consistent basis.
  • Ensures that all proficiency testing is carried out appropriately. Proficiency testing samples are tested as required. The test results are returned within specific time limits that the proficiency testing program dictates.
  • Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
Job Type:
Full-time Ability to
Commute:
Hillsboro, TX 76645 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Hillsboro, TX 76645: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person