Assistant - Clinical Lab at HonorHealth

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Specimen processing, Data entry, Customer service, Clerical tasks, Laboratory equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Inventory management, Blood bank procedures, Microbiology procedures, Specimen packaging, Computer skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Shift Hours: PRN-12 hour shifts 1800-0630 Location: Sonoran Crossing Medical Center, 33400 N 32ND Ave, Phoenix, 85085 Overview Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities Job Summary Responsible for assisting with specified technical procedures in one or more sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Performs a variety of tasks requiring skills in phlebotomy and general office to include customer service, clerical and computer/data entry. Essential Functions Retrieves specimens from pneumatic tube system and initiates processing. Prepares samples for analysis by manual or automated methods in accordance with instructions in the section procedure manual and defined standards of performance. Distributes to work areas and loads specimens on designated instruments where applicable. Performs department specific duties to assist tech (i.e. blood bank, micro) Prepares specimens to be sent out for reference testing including: completing of requisition, packaging, storage and notification to courier for pickup. Performs and documents instrument function verification, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to ensure proper operation according to section guidelines. Answers telephone and follows through with requests. Maintains inventory and stock supplies. Reviews all laboratory/hospital system policies, procedures and communications. Assists in training new staff and students. Performs phlebotomy as assigned. Education High School Diploma or GED - Required Experience 2 to 5 years phlebotomy/CLA experience - Preferred Licenses and Certifications American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certified Office Laboratory Technician (COLT) OR - Required Certificate of Completion for Laboratory Assisting program from an accredited school with no OR - Required Certificate of Completion Laboratory Assistant Program OR Certified Office Laboratory Technician (AMT) or equivalent - Preferred Certificate of Completion of Laboratory Assisting Program OR - Required equivalent certification - Required No certification required for individuals with 1 to 2 years lab experience OR - Required

Responsibilities

The Assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomy, processing laboratory specimens, and maintaining laboratory equipment. They also provide clerical support, manage inventory, and assist technical staff with various laboratory procedures.