A Brief OverviewUnder supervisor's, direction is responsible for accessioning, receiving, specimen processing and
phlebotomy. Performs non-technical laboratory duties such as responding to patient and physician inquires, forwarding test results and distributing reports, sample preparation, equipment and machinery monitoring.
LocationsStanford Health Care
What you will do- Accessions patient information into Laboratory information system(s). Checks all requests for proper and accurate patient information Consults with Supervisor or
Technologist if request is problematic. Notifies physician, nursing unit, clinic, etc. if sample received is inappropriate or compromised. - Adheres to all safety/health regulatory and state/federal legal requirements and the policies, operating procedures, and Services Standard of the Hospitals.
- Assists in the routine monitoring of laboratory equipment and temperature controlled units, as well as working conditions. Reports any equipment problems or irregularities i.e. temperature reading is outside the assigned acceptable or established ranges.
- Maintains assigned logs and records for all Laboratory transactions and information in accordance with department and regulatory requirements.
- Performs all patients' draws in a timely and efficient manner. Follows laboratory policy for all
STAT draw requests. - Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens from patients according
to the approved laboratory procedure. Validates patient information, confirms patient
identification, and obtains specimens utilizing the proper age-specific and sample type
technique and equipment. - Provides training and orientation to new Lab Assistants. Orients new employees to general lab
procedures and trains them on non-technical duties. - Receives and processes all specimens following the approved laboratory procedures. Ensures
patient samples are distributed to the appropriate areas of the laboratory or routed to other
hospital sections as required. - Resolves problems encountered in routine work using knowledge of department processes,
protocols, and fundamentals of the services provided by the Laboratory.
Education Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience Qualifications- 1 year of directly related experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
- Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to perform basic mathematics
- Ability to speak and write English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Licenses and CertificationsBase Pay Scale: Generally starting at $38.91 - $43.82 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
