Clinical Lab Asst PRN

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. SOVAH Health—Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.

Where We Are:

From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big-city amenities with quaint, small-town charm. We have a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

·         Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·         Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·         Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·         Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

·         Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

·         And much more…

Position Summary:

Sovah Health is looking for a Clinical Associate-Prn to perform limited laboratory procedures, including processing specimens, waived–moderate testing, and instrument maintenance. Performs a variety of venipuncture and skin puncture techniques involved in the collection of blood specimens from patients for laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

·         Labels, processes, and delivers specimens for testing.

·         Collects and processes human samples according to specimen collection and processing protocols.

·         Maintains equipment and appropriate inventory of medical supplies.

·         Stocks/organizes supplies and phlebotomy baskets and collection stations for specimen procurement.

·         Verifies patient and specimen identification with two identifiers before performing any procedure.

·         Obtains urine specimens, and labels, and prepares for lab analysis.

·         Collects drug screens according to the chain of custody guidelines and procedures set in the Drug Screen Collection Manuals.

·         Centrifuges and stores blood samples for subsequent testing.

·         Performs routine blood draws, including venipuncture and finger/heel stick techniques.

·         Allocates the appropriate amount of specimen to the appropriate tubes for the different tests and panels.

·         Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.

·         Centrifuge and store blood samples for subsequent testing.

·         Prepares smears as required for appropriate staining.

·         Reference specimens to reference laboratories using the appropriate protocols.

·         Prepare and submit specimens according to Reference Laboratory guidelines

·         Enter test orders manually for non-interfaced tests.

·         Verifies samples collected by non-lab personnel are properly collected, labeled, and matched with the appropriate request or barcode labels for appropriate testing.

·         Completes and documents scheduled and unscheduled computer maintenance including changing ribbons and labels, resetting terminals, downing terminals, logging in and out of the system, and cleaning workstations.

·         Performs waived and selected moderate tests and documents quality control according to Laboratory Protocols.

·         Enters results according to Computer System Protocols.

·         Set up, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate standard laboratory equipment, i.e., pipettes, centrifuge, strainers, and instrumentation

·         Maintains equipment and appropriate inventory of medical supplies.

·         Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers. Receives requests, both written and verbal, from physicians for laboratory tests. When a verbal request, follow the protocol for obtaining the written documentation for the verbal request.

·         Investigates and verifies unusual orders with the units, physicians, and/or Reference Lab.

·         Query, print, fax, mail, call, and/or chart any reports to the appropriate person/unit/office that requires manual reporting.

·         Enters patient demographics and orders into LCS.

·         Participates in the Quality Assessment process as defined by the Hospital and the Laboratory.

·         Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A phlebotomy course or prior phlebotomy training is required.

Required Skills:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to perform routine venipuncture and skin puncture.
• Completes On the Job (OTJ) training for CLA duties.

Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care for the patients of Sovah Health Danville.

Required Certifications:

• Heartsaver CPR American Heart Association required.
• PBT (ASCP or ASPT) or equivalent obtained within two years of employment preferred.

Minimum Work Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of phlebotomy experience is required.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.