Laboratory Assistant I PRN Rotating
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Laboratory Assistant I PRN Rotating Position SummaryResponsible for the collection of blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as well as employees. Performs venous, capillary and infant heel sticks to ensure specimen integrity. Follows proper labeling protocols for specimen tubes/containers. Follows order of draw/collection. Performs clerical functions, processing duties, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens and training of students and employees. Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned. Must be knowledgeable of emergency procedures. Inputs and retrieves data from laboratory /hospital computer system.THE LABORATORY ASSISTANT I PRN ROTATING CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:QualificationsIndividual must possess the ability to:Communicate effectively with physicians, coworkers, and nursing staff. Prioritization and organizational skills. Perform venipuncture and maintain specimen integrityThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.Education/Other QualificationsMinimum Education: A high school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum Experience: 6 months of job-related experience preferred. Venipuncture experience required.Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.250#######Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.