Lead Laboratory Assistant, Full Time, Day Shift. St Helena at Adventist Health

Saint, Rajasthan, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Staffing, Work Assignments, Policy Implementation, Procedure Updates, Workflow Streamlining, Efficiency Improvement, Blood Borne Pathogen Protection, Safety Measures, Patient Care, Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Laboratory Information System, Quality Improvement, Mentoring, Inventory Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast. Job Summary: Organizes and coordinates the overall operation of the clinical laboratory phlebotomy and processing area, including staffing and work assignments of the phlebotomists, laboratory assistants, and interns. Directs, implements and updates policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen blood borne pathogen protection/safety measures. Ensures the timely delivery of accurate phlebotomy procedures. Serves as the liaison between phlebotomy, laboratory, physicians, patients, family and other hospital staff. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI * Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred * Three years' Phlebotomy experience in acute care environment: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI Facility Specific License/Certifications: * Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII): Required Essential Functions: * Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture, according to policy and procedure. Receives and prepares for testing, various types of body fluids, following established procedure to ensure the integrity and positive identification of the specimen submitted. Completes specimen accessioning activities including receiving, sorting, labeling and processing specimen; enters information into the Laboratory Information System. Processes a specimen which may include mixing specimens and spinning the specimen in a centrifuge while maintaining the integrity and quality of the specimens. * Assesses the condition of specimens, obtains the appropriate assistance regarding the proper storage conditions. Stores, directs and disposes patient specimens according to established procedure. Prints reports/logs, evaluates and follows up discrepancies to ensure that all specimens have been accounted for and processed. Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames. * Assesses and monitors the Laboratory workload and assigns duties, adjusts assignments, and provides input and assistance during difficult tests. Ensures the completion of routine and priority (emergency and triage) tasks within established departmental time frames, including stepping in to perform tests as needed. Mentors and fosters a constructive learning environment that helps students and new staff build confidence in their skills, knowledge and abilities. * Participates in laboratory quality improvement processes, including updating and revision of safety and procedure manuals and interdisciplinary projects. Maintains a clean, neat, and safe working environment, including cleaning and disinfecting equipment after each procedure. Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure. Performs quality specimen handling in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy. * Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists the caller as appropriate or transfers these calls to the appropriate laboratory section or person. Performs general non-technical tasks, such as sorting and preparing reports being sent to physicians’ offices, sorts and distributes department mail, sets up meetings and maintains appointment calendars for department. Inventories and orders laboratory accessories and supplies ensuring to maintain appropriate stock levels. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

This role organizes and coordinates the clinical laboratory phlebotomy and processing area, managing staffing and work assignments for phlebotomists and assistants. The Lead Laboratory Assistant directs policy updates to streamline workflow, ensures timely and accurate phlebotomy procedures, and acts as a liaison between the laboratory and other hospital staff.