at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Clinic Lab Tech -Proctor OB/GYN Clinic
+ Department: OB/Gyn – CMPG
+ Entity: Peoria Service Area
+ Job Category: Patient Care
+ Employment Type: Part – Time
+ Job ID: 42470
+ Experience Required: None
+ Education Required: Not Indicated
+ Shift: Day
+ Location: Peoria, IL
+ Usual Schedule: Day shift M-F variable hours
+ On Call Requirements: no
+ Work Location: Proctor Professional Building
+ Weekend Requirements: no
+ Holiday Requirements: no
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: Performs phlebotomy duties and all routine technical procedures following technical protocols as allowed by CLIA ’88 using the principles of quality control. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Previous phlebotomy experience or certification required. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent EnglishMulticultural sensitivityStrong verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong computer skills.Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.Ability to work as a team member. Essential Functions:+ Essential FunctionsPatient CareAssist in the delivery of primary health care services and patient care management.Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties by participating in competency reviews and proficiency testing on a regular basis.Collect and prepare blood samples using a consistent patient labeling identification system for performing routine laboratory procedures.Assure the reliability and safety of blood products utilizing appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens.Communicate results in a timely manner to appropriate health care personnel.Demonstrate an understanding of established policies and procedures included in Procedure Manual, Lab Manual, Safety Manual, and CLIA regulations or policies from other laboratory regulatory agencies such as CAP and COLA.Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality and quantity of service delivered.Perform phlebotomy duties, assist other employees with difficult phlebotomy situations, interact with patients, families, visitors and staff in a positive manner.Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information that is required for preparing patient for examination as directed by Clinic Administrator and/or Director after completion of Vital Signs Competency. Does not include immunizations, dispensing of medication, or assisting in procedures.AdministrativeProvide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflow and processes.Performs and documents quality control, instrument and general maintenance, troubleshooting and proficiency testing as deemed necessary by CLIA.Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department).Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic, referring) and with ancillary services.Demonstrate the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures. Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements.Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages, thresholds) for clinic specialty services including co-morbidities and influences impacting patient care and treatment.Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
