Description

　　All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

　　Benefits from Day One

　　Paid Days Off from Day One

　　Career Development

　　Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

　　Our promise to you:

　　Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

　　Schedule: PRN

　　Shift : Days

　　Location: AdventHealth - Calhoun GA

　　The role you’ll contribute:

　　The Laboratory Assistant provides laboratory support through receipt and distribution of biological specimens within the laboratory and prepares specimens for testing by licensed personnel using established safety practices. Specimens are also prepared for submission to the reference laboratory, and assistance is provided to technologists as needed. The Laboratory Assistant exhibits professionalism and actively participates in outstanding customer services, creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence through verbal interactions on the telephone and in person. Work customarily involves practical knowledge of various clinical laboratory procedures and may include clerical and other laboratory support functions as needed. The Laboratory Assistant must work well under pressure and be sensitive to the confidentiality of protected health information. The position requires exercise of judgment under general supervision.

　　The value you’ll bring to the team:

　　Follows department and hospital procedures and policies

　　Follows infection control policies including the use of personal protective equipment

　　Follows laboratory department dress code, Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.

　　Follows Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals including, but not limited to, accurate laboratory sample identification.

　　Attempts to answer the telephone within 2 rings; provides customer support in a professional, courteous and timely manner

　　Monitors the pneumatic tube system to quickly address receipt of samples.

　　Follows Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals including, but not limited to, accurate laboratory sample identification.

　　Attempts to answer the telephone within 2 rings; provides customer support in a professional, courteous and timely manner

　　Monitors the pneumatic tube system to quickly address receipt of samples.

　　Interacts with patients and family members in a considerate manner to help reduce anxiety and stress; strives to provide a positive experience with each patient encounter through AIDET

　　Explains procedures to patients and answers questions in a positive and professional manner; instructs patients in the proper collection of certain non-blood specimens, explaining procedures while providing written instruction and allowing the patient to “teach back” where needed

　　Qualifications

　　The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

　　Minimum qualifications:

　　· HS Diploma or GED or 1-year work experience .

　　· Six months of phlebotomy experience

　　· Completion of a phlebotomy training program

　　· Phlebotomy (venipuncture and capillary)

　　· Minimum of one (1) year of laboratory or healthcare-related experience

　　· Skilled in collecting blood samples on all types of patients preferred.

　　· Vocational school training preferred.

　　Preferred qualifications:

　　· Prefer 2-5 years general office experience, familiar with medical terminology

　　This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

　　Category: Laboratory

　　Organization: AdventHealth Gordon

　　Schedule: Per Diem

　　Shift: 1 - Day

　　Req ID: 24002232

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.