Job Description
Employment Type Full time
Shift Evening Shift
Description Greets patients, orders lab work, and collects and processes specimens for analysis by the clinical laboratory staff. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.
Performs collection job duties associated with the Core Lab.
- Demonstrates knowledge of unit specific guidelines and/or clinical conditions regarding specimen collection.
- Uses collection labels and lists to coordinate inpatient draws.
- Correctly identifies patient prior to phlebotomy.
- Correctly uses Typenex bands when appropriate.
- Performs venipuncture or capillary puncture according to procedure.
- Ensures appropriate and adequate samples are collected with minimal discomfort to the patient.
- Appropriately labels samples at patient’s side.
- Understands appropriate site care and adverse reaction care.
- Communicates to support staff pertinent patient care concerns or issues.
- Utilizes pneumatic tube system for timely delivery of sample to the Core Lab (CMC site only).
- Wears pager and logs location when outside of the lab.
- Responds to Code Blue and traumas.
- Collects home draws.
- Understands priority codes and draws appropriately.
- Communicates pertinent information throughout the day and at shift changes.
Performs processing job duties associated with the Core Lab.
- Receives all specimens into the lab, making sure tests are ordered, verified, labeled and processed appropriately.
- Distributes samples to correct testing area.
- Processes, stores and completes applicable paperwork for send out tests.
- Understands and utilizes the LIS interfaces for transmittal of lab orders.
- Answers requests for patient reports.
- Packages material for shipment through various carriers (UPS, etc.).
- Inventories and maintains stock received from referral labs.
- Fills supply request for outlying areas.
- Acts as a resource person by answering questions concerning test requirements and handling.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Understands and utilizes various computer programs related to their job (Optimaxx, AS400, etc.).
- Answers incoming phone calls to the Core Lab main number.
- Performs various other clerical duties including but not limited to filing, faxing and photocopying as needed.
- Understands general registration procedures including why and when new account numbers need to be assigned.
Hours/Schedule: Second shift rotating start times (1pm-930pm and 2pm-1030pm). Every other weekend and holiday rotation.
Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or Equivalent
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Shift work, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,