Description
Purpose of the Student Lab Aide:
Functions as a member of the Department of Laboratory Services by providing direct patient care by drawing venous blood samples for testing as requested by a physician. Performs analytical procedures using laboratory instruments. Performs associated clerical functions and reports results.
Responsibilities:
- Properly labels specimens with patient's name, hospital and room number, name of test, date and time collected and phlebotomist's initials.
- Assists techs in all sections as directed by supervisor or tech in charge
- Prior to collecting blood samples, identifies patient by identification armband, checking it with label using two unique identifiers
- Appearance is professional and in accordance with the Department of Laboratory Services dress code and hospital policy.
- Communicates with patients, explaining procedures prior to venipuncture. Serves patient in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
- Processes outpatients, to include interpreting physician orders, venipuncture and billing.
- Is responsible for checking inventory of reagents, disposables, etc. for tests he/she is performing and notifies supervisor if reorder is appropriate.
- Performs receptionist duties.
- Collects routine, fasting, timed and stat blood samples as indicated on label ordered by a physician and entered into the computer.
- Helps to keep the section neat and orderly which includes putting reagents, glassware and supplies away and cleaning up after completion of work.
- Reports performed work clearly and fully as expected by the supervisor. Must understand basic procedures as designated by the supervisor
Qualifications
High school graduate; three years of college and clinical internship experience. Rotation through specific departments and phlebotomy.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Clearances must be dated within 90 days.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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