Lab Assistant - MercyOne : Job Details

Greets patients, orders lab work, and collects and processes specimens for analysis by the clinical laboratory staff. Adheres to Mercy. One's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Mercy. One. Performs collection job duties associated with the outpatient drawing area. Communicates to patient how to collect a random urine specimen for routine analysis or culture. Communicates to patient how to collect a 24-hour urine specimen. Determines appropriate container, and preservative if applicable, to give to the patient for the 24-hour collection. Upon receipt of 24-hour urine collection, obtains pertinent clinical information and blood sample if necessary. Collects specimens for nose and throat cultures appropriately. Responsible for administering proper dosage of glucose drink and monitoring patient for possible side effects that can result from the drink. Instructs patients on proper stool sam...Lab Assistant, Assistant, Banking, Healthcare, Patient, Specimen