Reference Lab Processor MLW
Company: White Plains Hospital Center
Location: White Plains
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
White Plains Hospital Job Description Title: Reference Lab
Processor Job Code: 500347 Department/Location: Chemistry FLSA
Status: NE Reports to: Chemistry/Immunology Supervisor Position
Summary Observes protocols and methods established by the
Department of Laboratories, including the accessioning routine for
proper identification and processing of such specimens. Performs
other duties as assigned, in the chemistry department. Essential
Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: 1.
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies
and Behaviors. 2. Attend staff meetings and in-services. 3.
Complete competency requirements. 4. Demonstrate ability to
maintain a safe environment and use universal precaution. 5.
Ability to obtain blood specimens using varied technique on all age
groups (where applicable). 6. Proficient in the use of the
laboratory information system and hospital information system
(where applicable). 7. Process specimens to be sent to reference
laboratories. 8. Troubleshoot reference lab problems relating to
specimens and/or test requisitions with appropriate follow-up. 9.
Maintain reference lab and outstanding specimen logs. 10. Maintain
and stock inventory of reference supplies. 11. Prepare and dispense
24 hour urine containers with proper preservative. 12. Make
appropriate decisions independently. 13. Prioritize workload. 14.
Inform management of problems. 15. Maintain confidentiality of
patient data. 16. Answer incoming phone calls for the chemistry
department and route appropriately. 17. Centrifuge samples for the
Chemistry section. 18. Performs all other related duties as
assigned. Education Experience Requirements ' Education: High
School graduate or GED. Basic computer skills. In-service training
on LIS and HIS computer systems ' Experience: Previous experience
in a healthcare environment is preferred. Core Competencies '
Flexibility ' Organized ' Adaptability ' Attention to Detail '
Stress Tolerance Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements Work
Environment ' May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform
required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed
to are listed in the hospitals SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base
and may be accessed through the hospitals Intranet site (Employee
Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at
the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Primary Population
Served Check appropriate box(s) below: Neonatal (birth 28 days)
Patients with exceptional communication needs Infant (29 days less
than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays Pediatric (1 12
years) Patients at end of life Adolescent (13 17 years) Patients
under isolation precautions Adult (18 64 years) Patients with
cultural needs Geriatric (65 years) 'All populations Bariatric
Patients with weight related comorbidities Non-patient care
population The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job
description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the
needs of White Plains Hospital Salary
Range:$36,814.05-$55,210.35
White Plains Hospital Job Description
Title: Reference Lab Processor Job Code: 500347
Department/Location: Chemistry FLSA Status: NE
Reports to: Chemistry/Immunology Supervisor
Position Summary
Observes protocols and methods established by the Department of
Laboratories, including the accessioning routine for proper
identification and processing of such specimens. Performs other
duties as assigned, in the chemistry department.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the
Following:
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards,
Policies and Behaviors.
2. Attend staff meetings and in-services.
3. Complete competency requirements.
4. Demonstrate ability to maintain a safe environment and use
universal precaution.
5. Ability to obtain blood specimens using varied technique on all
age groups (where applicable).
6. Proficient in the use of the laboratory information system and
hospital information system (where applicable).
7. Process specimens to be sent to reference laboratories.
8. Troubleshoot reference lab problems relating to specimens and/or
test requisitions with appropriate follow-up.
9. Maintain reference lab and outstanding specimen logs.
10. Maintain and stock inventory of reference supplies.
11. Prepare and dispense 24 hour urine containers with proper
preservative.
12. Make appropriate decisions independently.
13. Prioritize workload.
14. Inform management of problems.
15. Maintain confidentiality of patient data.
16. Answer incoming phone calls for the chemistry department and
route appropriately.
17. Centrifuge samples for the Chemistry section.
18. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
' Education: High School graduate or GED. Basic computer skills.
In-service training on LIS and HIS computer systems
' Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare environment is
preferred.
Core Competencies
' Flexibility
' Organized
' Adaptability
' Attention to Detail
' Stress Tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
' May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks.
Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed
to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base
and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site
(Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also
be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Primary Population Served
Check appropriate box(s) below:
Neonatal (birth - 28 days) Patients with exceptional communication
needs
Infant (29 days - less than 1 year) Patients with developmental
delays
Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18 - 64 years) Patients with cultural needs
Geriatric (> 65 years) 'All populations
Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities Non-patient
care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are
not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White
Plains Hospital
Salary Range:$36,814.05-$55,210.35
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