Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating 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...