LAB ASSISTANT 1 in Craig

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, and Paid Time Off.

Full Time Position with a Compensation Range of $18.61 to $26.59.

Position‑Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Be a positive and supportive team member to staff members and the hospital.
• Treat all customers in a professional, courteous, and prompt manner.
• Demonstrate a professional and caring attitude.
• Comply with Departmental and Hospital Policies and Procedures and State/Federal Regulations.
• Adhere to policies and procedures for infection control, HIPAA, as well as safety and risk management.
• Complete required emergency planning drills.
• Interact with other departments in solving problems and working as a team.
• Participate in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between the clinic and hospital labs and as a reference for nursing staff.
• Keep supplies stocked and ordered as needed.
• Ensure accurate patient demographics and tests are entered in the computer database.
• Provide necessary instructions to customers for specimen collection.
• Answer telephone and assist callers as needed.
• Be proficient in phlebotomy skills for all ages using appropriate collection devices.
• Prepare specimens to ship to reference labs.
• Perform venipunctures and collect blood cultures.
• Collect throat, nares, and nasopharyngeal samples.
• Start tests and obtain specimens for glucose tolerance tests.
• Perform drug and breath alcohol screens.
• Perform paternity collections.
• Participate in proficiency testing.
• Call critical values per department policy.
• Be proficient in performing CLIA waived testing.
• Be proficient in performing quality control for CLIA waived testing.
• Pack, unpack, and receive blood products.
• Respond to Code Blue and Traumas.
• Exhibit proper use of two patient identifiers.
• Apply guidelines for age-appropriate and patient mental status.
• Perform quality control on Glucometer each day of use.
• Dispose of and change sharps containers.
• Reconcile DTC reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organization‑Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represent the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adhere to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibit initiative and self‑motivation; maintain a consistent level of productivity and manage time and responsibilities effectively.
• Complete all required annual education, training, in‑services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participate in departmental and organizational meetings or review meeting minutes as required.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work punctually and complete assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contribute to departmental and organization‑wide performance improvement and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

Education, Licensure(s), and Certification(s):

• Phlebotomy certification (Required).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or to be obtained within Ninety (90) days of hire) (Required).

Experience:

• One (1) year of phlebotomy experience (Required).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology (Required).