Lab Support Tech

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor/ Manager/Director depending on the facility organizational chart. This position performs routine and special laboratory specimen collections, handling and distributions according to established protocols and standard operating procedures assuring collection of the appropriate specimen in correct container with appropriate labeling. The position is also responsible for explaining specimen collection procedures and instructions to patients, nurses, physicians, etc. The Laboratory Support Tech III may also be responsible for performing patient EKG's, traveling to other patient off-sight locations to collect blood and transporting of specimens back to the lab depending on work site assignment. The Laboratory Support Tech III must maintain patient confidentiality and properly identify patients according to guidelines set forth by the facility (i.e. Patient Safety Goals). This position is responsible for maintaining proper inventory in the department and for keeping appropriate stock levels in collection basket. The Laboratory Support Tech III receives, labels, performs advanced specimen processing, and distributes specimens to the appropriate work area in preparation for laboratory analysis. This position registers patients into the information systems and orders the appropriate tests as requested by the provider. The Laboratory Support Tech III is also responsible for printing, monitoring, and distributing patient reports to proper locations if this function is performed at the facility. The Laboratory Support Tech III is required to follow all quality control and quality assurance guidelines established in the department to include accurate performance of job duties with proper documentation. The Laboratory Support Tech III is responsible for effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental communications to include such items as shift-to-shift "hand off", pending collection inquiries resolutions, etc. The position helps to maintain a constant state of readiness in the department to meet all Standards for accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV, State, OSHA, CLIA, etc. The Laboratory Support Tech III assists in the training of new and existing personnel as well as students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with providers, office staff, nurses, care givers and other team members involved in the care of the patient to provide for the specialized needs of the patient.
• Demonstrates compliance with laboratory QA/QI program.

Requirements

• Education
• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
• 1 year Direct patient care with phlebotomy or specimen processing experience (Required)
• Licenses and Certifications
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Upon Hire(Required) or
• CPT - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT) - National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Performance Specialists (NPS) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - American Allied Health (AAH) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Phlebotomy Technician (PT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire(Required)
• To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .

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Gloucester, Virginia

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