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 II 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 II 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 II 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 II 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 II 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 II 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 II assists in the training of new and existing personnel as well as students.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates accuracy in laboratory specimen collection, and handling based on orders including collection requirements, containers, volumes, techniques, scheduling, preservatives, patient instructions, distribution. Performance of job duties accurately and timely to ensure quality patient care.
• 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)
• Program Graduate, Phlebotomy or Lab Specimen training program (Preferred)
• Direct patient care and/or phlebotomy experience (Preferred)
• To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .

Benefits

Additional Information

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $16.20 - $21.08/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

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