LAB ASSISTANT - CHS LABORATORY - PRN VARIES
LAB ASSISTANT - CHS LABORATORY - PRN VARIES
Job Details
Job Location
Staunton, IL
Position Type
PRN (16 Hours)
Salary Range
$15.50 - $23.25 Hourly
Job Shift
Varies
Description
Job Summary: Collects venous and capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients on site and off site. Collects nasal and throat swabs from inpatients and outpatients on site and off site. Cleans and stocks pick-up carts and trays. Orders lab tests in the computer with Medical Necessity. Receives laboratory specimens. Check orders for accuracy. Fax results and answer phones.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates specific specimen collection skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.
- Demonstrates specific specimen processing skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.
- Demonstrates specific laboratory outpatient skills as listed and in accordance with the laboratory assistant manual.
- Represents the department in a professional manner.
Qualifications
Service and Quality Standards:
Service
Is Customer focused
Anticipates customer needs
Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior
to customers and coworkers
People
Is conversation conscious
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
Promotes a harassment free environment
Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
Supports performance improvement
Seeks ways to improve systems and services
Shows commitment to improvement efforts
Meets mandatory educational requirements
Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
Supports hospital initiatives
Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
Fosters team cooperation
Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
Conserves organizational resources
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Certification/Licensure: BLS
Experience Requirements:
Paramedical training preferred.
Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood , body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
