SouthCoast Health is looking for Lab Assistants for Savannah and Richmond Hill Locations

Summary: Responsible for completing laboratory procedures as ordered by a provider. Obtaining appropriate specimens to meet testing requirements determined by specific laboratory guidelines utilizing aseptic technique, as well as OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards. Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA.
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Qualifications:
Knowledge of safety procedures for the lab and utilize universal precautions.
Knowledge of how to use laboratory equipment properly.
Ability to properly collect specimens.
Ability to follow proper lab procedures and policies.
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Responsibilities:
Properly identifies patient and appropriate patient care instructions. Performs venipuncture, and capillary punctures on patients. Identifies and labels specimens. Conducts laboratory tests on specimen.
Accurately maintains patient logs with date, patient name, lab accession number, lab test ordered, and laboratory used to perform testing.
Utilizes appropriate reference laboratory requisitions with patient demographics information, billing information, test requested and appropriate diagnosis codes.
Follows appropriate billing procedures, sample handling, and preparation as designated by reference laboratory.
Performs daily maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, and sample analysis.
Reviews and reports patient test results utilizing laboratory instrumentation and test kits.
Logs provider orders in accession log. Documents in charts in accurate and timely manner.
Consults with Medical Technologist or Lab Manager when questions arise concerning provider orders, questionable results, or equipment failure.
Documents quality control and proficiency survey results.
Maintains lab equipment.
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Education/Experience: High School graduate or equivalent. Prefer Associate Degree or Vocational School program for phlebotomy from an accredited college or technical school or equivalent experience. Prefer licensure, registry or certification, ASCP or equivalent. Minimum of 6 months experience as Phlebotomist is desired.
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Requirements: BLS/CPR certification.
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Benefits: Competitive salary, health, HSA, dental, vision, life, long term disability, 401(k), supplemental insurance policies. Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, jury duty and bereavement leave. DFW, EOE, MFVD

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Savannah, GA 31406: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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