CLA/Phlebotomy TC Appleton, 28 hrs/days

Company: ThedaCare
Location: Appleton
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Why ThedaCare?

ThedaCare's reputation for providing outstanding, individualized care is directly attributed to the unrelenting passion for safety and quality demonstrated by our team members. We advocate for each patient by providing timely information and convenient access that empower them to make confident decisions about their health. Our combined expertise allow us to better predict and prevent disease and support a more proactive approach to care, making a critical difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

A career with ThedaCare means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a healthcare system that is changing the face of care and wellbeing in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Job Description Summary :

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes, and may perform specimen collection.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Obtains specimens from inpatients and outpatients following proper identification protocols and appropriate techniques to maintain the integrity of the specimens, and prioritizes collections to meet established turnaround times. 2. Supports patient testing by performing waived testing, loading analyzers, and performing lab functions, as needed, to meet patient demands. 3. Adheres to OSHA and ThedaCare/department policies for specimen collection and handling to ensure a safe work environment. 4. Provides training for new lab and non-lab team members to retain top talent. 5. Performs specimen-related computer functions with accuracy and speed including entering physician's orders, processing cancelations, and entering add-on tests to ensure regulatory compliance. 6. Enters, activates, and/or reviews physician orders in the system with accuracy for patient safety and quality. 7. Maintains supplies and assists with inventory and ordering to ensure the availability of supplies to perform patient care responsibilities. 8. Performs special specimen collections (i.e., legal specimen collections) to support patient testing and follow up as required by law. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED Two years of laboratory experience or Associate's degree PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in a medical setting with high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and biohazardous materials Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients Use of computers throughout the work day Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

28 hours a week days, TC Appleton

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

28

Scheduled FTE:

0.7

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

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