Description:
Obtain blood samples by venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick. Provide instructions and/or assistance with the collection of non-blood specimens. Obtain selected culture specimens. Perform diagnostic testing procedures offered by Multitest.
Essential Responsibilities
- Performs EKG testing, venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks, POC creatinine and RBGs. Instructs/assists patient’s w/collection of non-blood specimens. Obtains specimens for designated types of cultures. Completes procedures in accordance with universal precautions.
- Labels specimens, completes necessary requisitions, packages specimens according to established procedures, and utilizes the pneumatic tube system to transport specimens and paperwork to the appropriate locations.
- Communicates with both in-house and non-staff physicians via the telephone to verify test orders and accept verbal orders. Communicates with the registration department and outpatient surgery areas to verify patient demographic information.
- Utilizes the laboratory information system to place orders, update the status of orders, and enter results on a limited number of tests.
- Performs basic diagnostic laboratory tests on selected STAT orders.
- Maintains daily log sheets and compiles weekly and monthly statistics. Orders and maintains sufficient levels of supplies.
Qualifications
Minimum
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate