Job Posting
Lab Tech/Medical Assistant
Job Summary
Assist healthcare providers with daily clinical operations and patient care to ensure efficient office workflow.
Administer medications, injections and immunizations as authorized following provider orders and established protocols.
Perform and assist with diagnostic testing, including electrocardiograms (EKGs), POC testing and other clinical procedures required.
Manage incoming and outgoing telephone calls, relay patient messages, communicate provider instructions and respond to patient inquiries,
Assist with prescription refills, prior authorizations, referral coordination and follow-up on diagnostic testing and laboratory results.
Maintain examination rooms, sterilize or disinfect equipment, restock supplies and ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards.
Verify patient identity using appropriate identification procedures and confirm laboratory orders prior to specimen collection
Collect, label, process and prepare blood specimens for laboratory testing in accordance with established protocols.
Maintain proper speciment handling, storage and transportation procedures to ensure specimen integrity and accurate test results.
Follow infection control practices, standard precautions and OSHA safety guidelines, including proper disposal of needles and biohazardous materials.
Order, maintain and organize phlebotomy supplies, equipment and collection areas to ensure a clean and safe environment.
Document blood collection procedures accurately in electronic health records (EHR) or laboratory information system.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions during and after blood collection and respond appropriately when needed.
Communicate with healthcare providers, laboratory personnel, nurses and other clinical staff regarding specimen collection and patient care needs.
Troubleshoot difficult blood draws and use appropriate techniques to obtain specimens successfully.
Assist with workflow, specimen tracking, quality assurance and complaince with applicable policies and procedures.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAAA regulations and organizational policies.
Maintain quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced trouble shooting, utilizing approved testing procedures, monitoring quality control measures and protocols.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Liz Baez
1303 Mabee St
Stamford, TX 79553
Email: lbaez@stamfordhosp.com
Phone: 3257732900 |
