Lab Assistant - Grand Rapids, United States - Corewell Health

Corewell Health

Verified Company

Grand Rapids, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Greets and communicates in a manner consistent with caring and respect and dealing with confidentiality. Answers telephone, takes messages, welcomes visitors and provides / relays information in a manner consistent with hospitality standards.
Serves as a resource to patients, lab clients, and SH team members regarding specimen requirements and processing.
Processes orders, performs computer order entry and other related activities per standard, which may include registering clients, contacting providers for issue resolution, entering charges for services, performing and resulting tests.
May utilize standard venipuncture techniques to collect appropriate blood specimens by adhering to correct collection and transport protocol including positive patient identification
May receive incoming specimens, checks for proper labeling and routes to appropriate location.
Follows all Spectrum Health procedures and policies. May be required to serve at multiple SH locations during a given shift (Site dependent)
Follow all lab safety procedures to minimize risk to self and others; reports gaps and escalates as necessary
Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization's published values.

Qualifications:

Required High School Diploma or equivalent and graduate of a Phlebotomy training program (based on specific Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate) preferred.
Preferred Associate's Degree Healthcare related field
1 year of relevant experience Dealing with the public, preferably in the medical or customer service field Preferred

CRT-Phlebotomy Technician

NHA National Healthcareer Association preferred

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently

Forward Bend

Standing: Occasionally

Forward Bend

Sitting: Occasionally

Trunk Rotation

Standing: Seldom

Trunk Rotation

Sitting: Occasionally
Driving: Occasionally

Reach

Above Shoulder: Seldom

Reach
- at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/

Hand Dexterity:
Frequently

Visual Acuity 1

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Color Vision (Ishihara) Test

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location
SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Lab

Lab Central
GR

Employment Type
Part time

Shift
Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
20

Hours of Work
11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked
varies

Weekend Frequency
Every fourth weekend

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category._
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team._