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- Stocks phlebotomy workstations and trays with essential supplies.
- Positively identifies all patients and specimens to eliminate mislabeling risks.
- Performs venipunctures according to NCCLS specifications.
- Labels specimens according to procedures.
- Collects timed specimens according to procedures.
- Collects blood cultures according to policies and procedures.
- Understands study protocols and processes specimens accordingly.
- Prepares the workstation with all essential supplies to ensure smooth processing of specimens.
- Receives and verifies identification of specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures.
- Labels specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures.
- Distributes specimens to appropriate lab sections with in specific time frames.
- Centrifuges and aliquots specimens, and follows all special handling instructions.
- Processes, prepares, and stores specimens for send out to reference laboratories
- Processes random and 24 hour urine specimens.
- Monitors and records daily temperatures and performs scheduled maintenance of equipment.
- Communicates and cooperates to improve patient services and the quality of each patient's experience.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills with patients, staff members, and phone customers.
- Establishes positive, professional relationships with coworkers and managers to enhance the efficient operation of the department.
- Delivers reports in a timely fashion.
- Respects and follows BMC's rules of confidentiality.
- Consistently follows through and conveys accurate information.
- Answers the telephone according to department policy and procedure.
- Completes all appropriate logs for documentation and troubleshooting, and communicates to supervisor.
- Incorporates Medical Center Values into all undertakings.
- High School Diploma.
- One year of Phlebotomy, EKG, and/or specimen processing experience is preferred.
- Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP) preferred
lab support technician, cra - Boston, MA, United States - Boston Medical Center
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing quality customer oriented laboratory services including specimen collection, specimen processing and related specialized procedures, and service to effectively communicate information to users.
Position:
Lab Support Technician, CRA
Department:
Lab Support Services
Schedule:
Per-Diem, rotating Days, Eve, Nights, weekends and holidays (SEIU)
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Duties and Responsibilities:
(These are a general summary and not all inclusive)
Phlebotomy
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
LABBMC
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans