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Texas Health Resources Clinical Laboratory Assistant- Full Time, Days in Rockwall, Texas
Clinical Laboratory Assistant ,
Are you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for a qualified Clinical Laboratory Assistant ,like you, to join our Texas Health Resources family.
Work location: 6150 Horizon Rd. Rockwall, Tx 75032 within the ER and Main Lab
Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours, 7 Days on 7 Days off. 8:00am – 6:30pm
Department highlights:
· Great opportunity for growth.
· Friendly work environment with skilled staff.
· Supportive laboratory department leaders.
Here’s What You Need
Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required
Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency is required
Experience
- 6 Months experience as a phlebotomist or completion of a one semester course in phlebotomy is preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- PBT(ASCP) - Phlebotomy Technician Upon Hire is preferred
What You Will Do
Specimen Integrity:
For those entities performing phlebotomy; employee follows laboratory procedure for specimen collection, patient identification and labeling as appropriate for the age of the patient
Follows laboratory procedures for handling, and processing in a manner which is appropriate and follows safety guidelines
Follows laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens
Test Procedures:
Follows established laboratory test procedures
Performs procedures in other areas of the Laboratory as required by hospital entity
Reports and evaluates test results
Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnel
Communicates with nursing personnel if there is a delay in specimen collection or questions about orders
Patient Treatment: Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific criteria
Laboratory Operations:
Facilitates workflow process
Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient care
Processes specimens
Demonstrates ability to perform specimen processing protocols
Checks outstanding collection list
Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding collections which appear to have not been collected/received when expected
Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as needed
Relays information to next shift and coworkers
Performs outpatient processing
Inputs laboratory orders
Calls physician for clarification of orders if necessary
Performs medical necessity checking of applicable orders
Stocks supplies in work area at the beginning and the end of the shift and/or as needed
Gives proper notification when supplies need to be ordered
Demonstrates active cost effectiveness
Utilizes time between collections to accomplish other needed tasks (ex. supply management, housekeeping duties, checks with other areas and provides assistance)
Professional Accountability:
Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers
Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions. (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry)
Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frame
Mandatory health requirements are completed within required time frame
Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkers
Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use only
Time and attendance is satisfactory
Employee exhibits a professional appearance
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient care
Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfaction
Performs patient care tasks in a manner enhancing the quality of care
Adheres to THR Promise Behaviors
Quality Control/Documentation:
Quality control guidelines are followed
Quality control and equipment maintenance documentation is in compliance with all departmental quality control procedures and all regulatory guidelines
The data is accurate, complete, and legible
Troubleshoots quality control and instrumentation effectively
Safety:
Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practices
Follows HIPAA guidelines
Demonstrates knowledge and follows all hospital and lab safety/infection control policies and procedures
Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drills
Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the-job injuries, and medical device malfunctioning
Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee
· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Entity Highlights:
At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.
Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees. We’re thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 9th year in a row!
We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all. We’re committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. Join us and do your life’s best work here!
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