| Abrazo Scottsdale Campus (located at AZ-51 and Bell Road in Phoenix) is a 136-bed full-service acute care community-based hospital which has provided excellent comprehensive medical care to patients in the northeastern region of metro Phoenix for more than 30 years. Abrazo Scottsdale Campus provides specialized services such as an accredited chest pain center, wound care and hyperbaric (high pressure) medicine, advanced orthopedics featuring navigational technology and sports medicine, expanded rehabilitation services, enhanced diagnostic imaging, and dedicated women�s programs.
Laboratory Assistant III, Full Time, Day Shift, Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Performs blood specimen collection, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens; will perform CLIA waived laboratory tests, as requested. Will process anatomic pathology and cytology specimens; assists pathologists and histotechs, as needed. Will supervise or lead lab assistant I and II positions, as requested.
Completes prioritization, receipt, registration and distribution of specimens. Has responsibility for send out/reference lab shipping, tracking and billing. Will perform waived testing, as requested. Will assist with processing of anatomic pathology specimens including preparation of microscopic tissue slides, staining and specimen management, as requested.
SKILLS REQUIRED: ? Interpersonal skills to interact in a professional and competent manner using effective listening, verbal and written communications with patients, clients, laboratory colleagues and other healthcare professionals. Service orientation actively looking for ways to care through respect, courtesy, empathy and warmth when communicating with patients and clients. Aware of response to others by using feedback, listening skills, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Team-work skills contributing to departmental success. Operate basic laboratory equipment, computers and medical software. Accurate data entry into medical software. Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity. Understands the pre-analytical variables that affect laboratory specimens. Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements. Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely. Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns. Capable of handling multiple priorities in a high volume setting.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associates degree in laboratory or medical related field from an accredited institution
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years of laboratory experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: Completion of formal phlebotomy training program and/or national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar.
Job: Phlebotomy/Blood/Medical Asst Primary Location: Phoenix, Arizona Facility: Abrazo Scottsdale Campus Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days
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