Lab Assistant - Full Time - Evening Shift

at  Jupiter Medical Center

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience / Qualifications

• Recognized national certification certificate, (i.e. ASPT, ASCP) preferred.
• Must be able to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and physicians in a professional, customer service manner at all times.
• Strong skills with computer data entry, must be able to learn more than one IS data entry system and utilize more than one computer system to track and receive orders.
• Special Skills: precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures, obtain specimens and use electronic/computerized equipment.
• Able to learn specimen requirements for over 2000 tests; timing of draws, and anatomy for correct collections.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to self-direct and exercise independent judgment in situations requiring follow-up and discussions with clinical staff and/or other areas of Laboratory to ensure completeness of task and customer satisfaction.
• Works well in a team environment to accomplish common tasks to solve problems and enhance the smooth and efficient flow of the department.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Assistant performs computer data entry and workflow monitoring of all pending phlebotomy draws.

• Maintains pending log lists.
• Organizes workflow to improve efficiency.
• Answers phones, faxes report, maintains phlebotomy inventory.
• Maintains a clean environment, including lab equipment and work benches.
• Performs various tasks to support the laboratory technical staff; specimen procurement, specimen processing, lab testing, send outs and the maintenance of quality assurance records.
• Understands quality control and expected results for POCT tests performed.
• Completes all associated competencies in a timely manner.
• Expedites all specimens based on the level of priority (e.g., STAT, Timed, Routine and etc.).
• Acts as the front line for laboratory customer service by; disseminating excellent communication over the phone and in person, resolves specimen issues presented by clinical staff and is able to identify/resolve specimen recollection opportunities.
• May also process microbiology specimens and will be required to crosstrain to perform Phlebotomy when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please refer the Job description for details