Laboratory Assistant II

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Lab Pre Analytics
Category: Laboratory/Pathology
Location: Phoenix
Employee Type: PRN
Posting #: 411834
Posted On: 8/29/2018

Position Summary

This position performs a variety of routine laboratory specimen processing functions from patients of all ages to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. This position receives close clinical supervision of completed work activities from the Specimen Processing Supervisor and does not supervise any other position. The Laboratory Assistant II has advanced certification in the area directly related to their job responsibilities, such as phlebotomy, medical assistant, or laboratory assisting.

Position Duties

  1. Processes patient specimens according to established quality standards, methods and practices to prepare them for send out and/or in-house laboratory testing.
    • Demonstrates competency with Sunquest/Smarterm.
    • Electronically receives specimens accurately.
    • Work is performed timely and efficiently.
    • Send out specimens are prepared for shipping accurately and thoroughly.
  2. Initiates and maintains confidential records of patient tests and results for ongoing and timely availability for diagnosis and accurate billing to patient record.
    • Patient privacy is maintained with no patient information shared outside the facility.
    • Items containing patient information are disposed of appropriately.
    • Ensures accurate billing of manually ordered tests by accurately using patient identification.
  3. Performs regular instrument maintenance and troubleshooting (centrifuge, printer, etc) in accordance with instructions for safe and continuous operations.
    • Items such as centrifuges, refrigerators and printers are used, maintained and kept clean as per policy.
  4. Demonstrates professional customer service.
    • Answers department telephones while providing professional, timely and accurate information.
  5. Maintains technical competency, pursuing knowledge and self-improvement by being apprised of new developments in the field of specimen collection and/or laboratory medicine.
    • Adapts to changes and incorporates new processes when appropriate.
    • Seeks information when presented with new test orders.
    • Attends continuing education when appropriate.
    • Wears PPE appropriately.
  6. Participates in the evaluation and/or development of new procedures, instrumentation and quality improvement initiatives and assists in creating changes to increase department effectiveness.
    • Demonstrates willingness to adapt to new procedures, instrumentation and processes.
  7. Participates in the orientation and training of newly hired staff as requested.
  8. Assesses specimen quality and integrity for patient age, appropriate type, volume, and patient identification within the scope of their education and training.
    • Incorporates all appropriate factors when determining specimen quality for testing.
    • Understands how to research specimen requirements.
  9. Demonstrates a professional, respectful attitude to team workers and is compliant with departmental and organizational policies.
  10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
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