Lab Assistant Full Time Rotate - Indio, United States - John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital

Verified Company

Indio, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK's cross streets is named in his honor.

Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California.

It offers a variety of services, including:

Emergency care 24/
Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology
Cardiovascular services
Maternity care and pediatric services
Ambulatory surgery center
Imaging services
Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

GENERAL DUTIES:

Assists Pathologist and Histology Department as directed. Provides specimen processing support, specimen registration, retrieval and disposition of pathology specimens throughout the hospital. Assuring proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies and cleanliness of the Surgical Pathology suite (Tissue Lab). Assures that Laboratory responsibilities for the Morgue are carried out. Prepare formalin and formalin fixed tissue for disposal.

Access to and transcription of dictated reports, demographics, and orders with Patient Health Information related to job function.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Works accurately according to procedure manual and supervisor's instructions.
Verifies proper specimen/test/patient identification.
Enters orders, documents on logs/worksheets and performs result entry within acceptable departmental limits.
Takes responsibility for completion of daily routine duties assigned to work area.
Performs and documents appropriate quality controls records daily or as specified.
Maintains neat, organized records and work station.
Understands and retains knowledge of department procedures.
Uses available time productively, producing acceptable quantity of work.
Performs safe handling of chemicals, disposal of old tissue specimens and processing of waste formalin in accordance with OSHA, CAP and TJC requirements.
Flexibility to assist other areas if necessary or requested.
Correlates physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities to appropriate components of client, coworker interactions.
Reports to work as scheduled, in accordance with Clinical Laboratory and Hospital policy and takes responsibility to prevent absences and tardiness.
Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policies regarding appropriate notification of sick call.
Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policy regarding breaks and lunch periods including missed lunch policy
Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policies regarding scheduled time off requests
Practices appropriate safety and infection control procedures at all times including the use of required personal protective equipment.
Maintains clean and safe work areas.
Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel immediately.
Attends all mandatory safety sessions.
Accepts work assignment readily
Supports all Lab and Hospital structural standards (i.e. policies, procedures and regulations)
Understands and respects the "chain of command" in the Laboratory utilizing it to organize workflow and solve problems as needed.
Wears photo I.D. badge at all times while on hospital property.
Provides proper identification in personal and phone communications
Respects the patient's right to privacy by only discussing clinically relevant information in appropriate surrounding.
Responds to difficult situations with selfcontrol and positive attitude.
Communicates with coworkers with clarity and respect
Shares responsibilities and willingly offers assistance to coworkers.
Recognizes and acknowledges the contribution of each department/specialty. Encourages interdepartmental communication and teamwork.
Sensitive to cultural, religious, sexual diversity

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
High school diploma or equivalent

CPT Phlebotomy certification

Preferred:
Previous Laboratory or Pathology experience

Pay Range:
$20.15 Minimum - $22.11 Maximum an hour

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.

If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.