PHLEBOTOMIST/CLINICAL LAB ASST

This posting is for per diem shifts.

Per diems are required to be willing and able to work, if needed, at least four (4) shifts every four (4) week period.  This would include at least two (2) weekend shifts or other critical shifts as identified by the Department Manager, and at least two (2) of the District's recognized holidays per year, with one of the holidays being one of the most requested holidays off (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day), if needed.

Summary

Assist in preparation of specimens, operation of selected equipment and clerical duties; pre-analytic assessment of submitted specimens to ensure specimen quality is suitable for processing.  Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.  Responsible to assist in the on-going data collection for workload statistics and other reports.

Essential Functions

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture as needed or directed on patients in an empathetic manner per established protocols.

• Possess knowledge/verify all specimen requirements for the various tests performed in the laboratory and those tests sent to reference laboratories.  Be familiar with the policy for TDM testing and where to reference it.

• Accurately enter tests requisition and billing information into the LIS/EMR.  Accession/label specimens, centrifuge and distribute in the appropriate areas of the laboratory for testing.

• Responsible for completing required laboratory forms and proper distribution of completed reports, including filing and faxing per established protocol.

• Prepare requisitions (paper or electronic) and specimens for sending to reference laboratories.  Validate that the testing manifest is complete before sending the electronic order to reference laboratory.

• FAX copies of reports as necessary to ensure all physicians of record receive a report.

• Record temperatures of ambient room air, refrigerators, incubators, freezers and heat blocks daily.  Also, verify blood