Medical Lab Assistant - Eugene, OR

UnitedHealth Group

Full-Time
Closes on Friday, May 31, 2024

Job Description

Perform phlebotomy services, specimen collection and handling.  Assist in the care of patient prior to, during and after phlebotomy.  Collect and label specimens for requested testing, process specimens according to established procedures and guidelines.  Completes documentation necessary to process and perform testing to ensure specimen integrity Perform waived and moderate complexity testing as assigned.  Recognize abnormal and critical results and follow up as defined in the critical, stat and test procedures Use the computer for order retrieval, results retrieval, test ordering and test resulting (for tests they perform and physician performed microscopics).  Use resources and computer as a reference guide for specimen collection, to provide information and answer questions Apply knowledge of lab operations to assist patients, assistants and providers. Communicate appropriate information to providers.  Answer telephone, take messages and provide routine laboratory information Follow established laboratory policies and procedures Maintain work area including appropriate record keeping, ordering and stocking of supplies and adhering to safety rules and regulations.  Conduct basic equipment maintenance Perform and participate in department quality assurance program procedures.  Organize and prioritize work duties Instruct patients on urine collection procedures.  Allocate urine specimens Dispose of contaminated material according to established policy and OSHA regulations.  Comply with OSHA, HIPAA, OMG, Safety and CLIA regulations.  Use PPE as required Collect Glucose Tolerance Testing, including administering correct Glucose dosing.  Following established policies and procedures instruct patients in the procedure for home collection of specimens and timed specimens including Glucose Tolerance Test.  Give verbal and written instructions Help orient and train new laboratory staff as needed Demonstrate flexibility, cooperation and support team goals.  Demonstrate professional behavior Enhance professional growth and development through in-service meetings and educating programs Attend staff meetings as required Maintain strictest confidentiality Perform other duties as assigned

Full-Time sympOne_ddfdc97c8b2663e6d56cdfab1bea5f54 UnitedHealth Group
Medical Lab Assistant - Eugene, OR - 128372