Laboratory Assistant- Cardiology
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 177985
Type: As Needed
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Overview: UnityPoint Clinic - Laboratory Assistant Cardiology Clinic - Cedar Rapids PRN Responsibilities: Pre-Analytic workflows * Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc.) * Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient. * Performs medical venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace. * Performs sample receiving, accessioning, processing, aliquoting, preparation for transport and/or delivery to testing areas. * Utilizes supply items in a cost-effective manner, recognizing when to reorder and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items. * Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy to understand way. Analytic workflows * Performs CLIA waived testing on medical samples in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice. * Works efficiently with the workflow and workload. * Documents routine instrument maintenance; elevates non-routine issues to management. Post-Analytic workflows * Follows appropriate reporting protocols including critical value reporting. * Monitors pending logs and work queues and resolves pending tests and registration errors. * Prepares and logs samples for proper storage and retention. Committed Team * Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members. * Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching. * Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training. * Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment. Qualifications: * High School graduate or equivalent. * Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. * Multicultural sensitivity. * Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. * Customer/patient focused. * Basic knowledge of computer systems used on analyzers, Sunquest and EPIC. * Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. * Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, registration, order, and sample tracking. * Demonstrates basic knowledge of computer programs for reporting test results. * Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
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