Description
Tech Assistant II Certified FT Evenings AdventHealth Waterman Location Address: 1000 Waterman Way Tavares, Florida 32778 Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Waterman Health Insurance Coverage Great benefits such as: Onsite daycare, educational reimbursement Career growth and advancement potential High quality of life with low cost of living just outside of Orlando, Florida Work Hours/Shift: FT / Nights You Will Be Responsible For: -
Follows established procedures for patient and specimen identification -
Appropriately performs basic and specialize phlebotomy techniques to obtain specimens; collects and handles specimens in manner consistent with specific test requirements -
Receives specimens from outside clients, in house deliveries and pneumatic tube system; checks specimens against order for correctness; records receipt in LIS system; attaches laboratory labels and delivers specimens to appropriate laboratory area -
Performs special phlebotomy techniques including but not limited to: Blood Culture, infant venipuncture, PKU, butterfly, syringe, heelstick and fingerstick collections -
Observes and adheres to established infection control policies, including, but not limited to: the mandatory use of gloves and appropriate outerwear, hand washing techniques and other universal precautions -
Identifies specimen, labeling and/or requisition problems that may adversely affect test performance and the correct reporting of test results prior to delivery of the specimen to the laboratory department; corrects problem or notifies appropriate technologist/supervisor if the problem cannot be resolved -
Follows up on order or specimen problems with the floor, physician offices and outreach customers as directed by the technical staff; completes variance report when appropriate -
Uses LIS in specimen receipt, collection verification, ordering/canceling of tests, modification of LIS orders and inquiry functions; provides proper documentation when appropriate -
Able to operate and assist in maintaining hospital vehicles (including appropriate use of gas credit cards for fueling and car washes); provide personal vehicle for hospital use if needed (and receive mileage reimbursement); maintain safe driving record; uses appropriate sign out procedures for vehicles -
Request supplies for specimen receiving, phlebotomy area and/or outreach area from the appropriate Lab or designee -
Answers phone calls in a professional and customer service oriented manner; utilizes various telephone functions (i.e., hold, transfer) proficiently -
Maintains regular dialog with Laboratory supervisory / managerial staff concerning quality, safety, and Standard of Behavior issues within the department and the facility -
Demonstrates commitment to all department and corporate compliance policies, watches for potential problems, relays concerns to Director/Compliance Officer. Demonstrates commitment to appropriate behavior and is familiar with reporting mechanism -
Performs clerical functions including filing, generating reports, faxing, etc. -
Assists in stocking store room and work areas with supplies of varying weight and size -
Participates in laboratory and/or hospital Quality Improvement Activities -
Assists in training new employees -
Assures workflow continuity through communication -
Demonstrate ability to accept and facilitate change -
Other duties as assigned Qualifications
What You Will Need: -
High school graduate (or equivalent) required -
Graduate from an approved phlebotomy school -
Must have good driving record and valid Florida driverâ™s license -
Computer knowledge -
Must be proficient in the English language -
Good attendance record -
Prior medical experience or training (preferred) -
One year phlebotomy experience (preferred) -
Phlebotomy certification or medical assistant certification ((preferred)
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. |
