What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lab Assistant - Emergency Department (11:00am - 11:00pm) position at Odessa Regional Medical Center?
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Description
Clinical Lab Assistant - Emergency Department
Full-Time Position (3 x 12 hours shifts)
Schedule: 11:00am - 11:00pm - every other Sunday rotation (weekend rotation subject to change based on staffing needs of the unit)
Job Summary
Today, ORMC offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced diagnostic imaging technology, emergency care, innovative surgical procedures, maternity care, comprehensive cardiac services and general medical care.
Description
Clinical Lab Assistant - Emergency Department
Full-Time Position (3 x 12 hours shifts)
Schedule: 11:00am - 11:00pm - every other Sunday rotation (weekend rotation subject to change based on staffing needs of the unit)
Job Summary
- Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently to collect patient samples
- Is trained to perform activities and other tasks as necessary in a laboratory environment
- Performs specified lab tests in Microbiology, Serology, Hematology and Urinalysis
- Participates in proficiency testing and performance improvement activities, while retaining full competency of skills
- Has thorough knowledge of in-house test requirements
- Able to receive and prioritize processing of specimens to include initiation of testing, verification of results and follow-up to ensure the timely completion of pending items
- Provides service to a wide variety of patients from infant to geriatric
- Responsible for maintaining a clean environment plus clean equipment. assists by taking inventory of reagents, ordering and stocking of materials as needed, stocking & rotating those older in expiration dates.
- Relies on SOP instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
- Works under direct Lab Technician supervision
- Other duties as assigned
- 1 years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting required
- Completes the application and passes the AMT certification exam after having completed 1 year of work in all lab disciplines
- Completes continuing education assignments and participates in performance improvement activities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options
Today, ORMC offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services, including advanced diagnostic imaging technology, emergency care, innovative surgical procedures, maternity care, comprehensive cardiac services and general medical care.