Laboratory Assistant I, PSC - Full Time - Days - (UTICA, NY)

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services, Laboratory Manager, and Lab Supervisor. Receives patients, correctly identifies patients, obtains blood and urine samples, prepares and packages specimens for transport, performs clerical and registration functions.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Assures Phlebotomy and work areas are adequately stocked and kept neat and orderly
• Prepares samples for transport to the main lab and brings emergency and timed requests to the immediate attention of appropriate personnel
• Performs patient registration
• Communicates with laboratory administration in regards to unusual patient situations, customer comments or suggestions
• Performs EKGs
• Orders tests correctly
• Obtains diagnosis for test(s) requested from patient’s physician or authorized representative when diagnosis is not on script
• If Medicare does not cover the test(s) ordered under its medical necessity guidelines, obtains ABN (advanced beneficiary notice) from patient before obtaining specimen following established procedure
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED:

• 1 year phlebotomy or patient care experience

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id  93792 
Department  CLINICAL LABORATORY 
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked  8.50
FTE 1 
Work Schedule  CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $17.77 - $22.22 Hourly