Lab Assistant I
Salem, OR, 97301 On-site
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About the role
Do you enjoy helping people and working in a friendly, professional and fast-paced environment? Join our team! Our lab assistants are an important part of the Salem Clinic family! They care for patients during a stressful part of their health journey, whether they are seeking a diagnosis, preparing for surgery, or ensuring all systems are okay. Lab assistants perform activities to support the collection of blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. They perform EKGs/Holter monitor placement, and work within the electronic health record (EHR) and laboratory information system (LIS) to manage patient processing, pour offs and preparation/batching of samples being forwarded to Referral Laboratory Full-time opening at the following location: Salem Clinic Main | 2020 Capitol St NE, Salem OR 97301 Benefits offered for full-time and part-time (budgeted 22.5-40 hrs/wk): • 401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution • 100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees. • Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered with the Clinic’s medical plan. • Health Reimbursement Account • Life & Long-term Disability Insurance • Paid time off & Holiday pay • Flexible Spending Account • Athletic & Weight Management Club Credits • Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified) Job Summary: Performs activities to support the collection of blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. Performs EKGs/ places Holter monitors. Works within Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Laboratory Information System (LIS) to manage patient orders. Scans completed EKGs into EHR. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy school or equivalent experience. • Phlebotomy certification by a national testing agency or equivalent experience. • Working knowledge of Medical terminology as it applies to nomenclature associated with Laboratory Diagnostic orders. • Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and customer service skills. • Must be detail oriented; able to maintain accuracy with frequent interruptions. • Ability to perform data entry via the Laboratory Information System (LIS). • Ability to manage orders between Electronic Health Record system and LIS to facilitate accurate sample collection and generation of charges for billing. • Ability to support attendance and punctuality standards. • Ability to work all shifts, regardless of the day of the week. • Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making. • Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers and the public. Demonstrate understanding and support for ‘team based’ work environment. Essential Functions: • Greets patient and supports patient safety through accurate patient identification. • Independently researches sample collection and handling requirements. • Performs sample collection via venipuncture and capillary punctures. Assure sample collection in a manner that complies with stated collection and handling criteria; specifically, accurately identify and label specimens, recognize and alert processing staff of special processing, temperature or handling requirements. • Exercises knowledge of / and, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. • Instruct patients with specimen collection procedures. • Plans, prioritizes, and organizes workload; respond to increased patient volume to support minimal delays. • Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively; both verbally and in writing. • Identifies problems and effectively problem solves with input from senior staff or Supervisor. • Utilizes computers and computer software; Laboratory Information System (LIS), Electronic Health Record; and, Referral Laboratory Website for researching sample criteria. Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect. Monday - Friday 8:30a-5:30p 40 hrs/week
What you'll bring
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy school or equivalent experience.
- Phlebotomy certification by a national testing agency or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of Medical terminology as it applies to nomenclature associated with Laboratory Diagnostic orders.
- Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Must be detail oriented
- able to maintain accuracy with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to perform data entry via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Ability to manage orders between Electronic Health Record system and LIS to facilitate accurate sample collection and generation of charges for billing.
- Ability to support attendance and punctuality standards.
- Ability to work all shifts, regardless of the day of the week.
- Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.