Clinical Laboratory Technician - Pediatric Clinic
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview Clinic Laboratory Tech Cedar Rapids Pediatric Clinic
Full-Time (40hours/week) Monday-Friday, 8:30a-5:00p, occasional
Saturday 9a-1p Performs phlebotomy duties and all routine technical
procedures following technical protocols as allowed by CLIA '88
using the principles of quality control. Also, performs Patien
Service Representative duties Why UnityPoint Health? * Culture - At
UnityPoint Health, you matter.Come for a fulfilling career and
experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in
doing what's right for the people we serve. * Benefits - Our
competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid
time off and education assistance that align with your needs and
priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. * Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you
have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender,
religion, or sexual orientation. * Development - We believe
equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a
remarkable employment experience. * Community Involvement - Be an
essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the
people and communities we serve. Hear more from our team members
about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .
Responsibilities Patient Care * Assist in the delivery of primary
health care services and patient care management. * Demonstrates
competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties by
participating in competency reviews and proficiency testing on a
regular basis. * Collect and prepare blood samples using a
consistent patient labeling identification system for performing
routine laboratory procedures. * Assure the reliability and safety
of blood products utilizing appropriate collection and processing
procedures to avoid inadequate specimens. * Communicate results in
a timely manner to appropriate health care personnel. * Demonstrate
an understanding of established policies and procedures included in
Procedure Manual, Lab Manual, Safety Manual, and CLIA regulations
or policies from other laboratory regulatory agencies such as CAP
and COLA. * Assume responsibility and accountability for the
quality and quantity of service delivered. * Perform phlebotomy
duties, assist other employees with difficult phlebotomy
situations, interact with patients, families, visitors and staff in
a positive manner. * Assist provider and other clinical staff with
obtaining basic vital information that is required for preparing
patient for examination as directed by Clinic Administrator and/or
Director after completion of Vital Signs Competency. Does not
include immunizations, dispensing of medication, or assisting in
procedures. Administrative * Provide appropriate and timely
documentation in the patient's electronic health record using
standardized workflows and processes. * Performs and documents
quality control, instrument and general maintenance,
troubleshooting and proficiency testing as deemed necessary by
CLIA. * Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies
(i.e. health department). * Facilitate and support relationships
between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with
ancillary services. * Demonstrate the knowledge that patient and
workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and
infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
* Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures.
Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements. *
Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages, thresholds)
for clinic specialty services including co-morbidities and
influences impacting patient care and treatment. * Thoroughly
understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to
patient status with accountability to take next steps, as
appropriate to scope and licensure. Qualifications Required * High
School graduate. * High school diploma required if work is
performed in a complex CLIA lab. * Previous phlebotomy experience
or certification. * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle
for work-related reasons. * BLS Preferred * Graduate of an
accredited program for Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical
Nurses or Registered Nurses preferred. * Current CME certification
for Certified Medical Assistant or current license to practice
nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Licensed Practical Nurse
or Registered Nurse preferred.
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Cedar Rapids , Clinical Laboratory Technician - Pediatric Clinic, Healthcare , Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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