This is a Stanford Medicine Partners job.
A Brief Overview
Assists laboratory staff in routine tests used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs phlebotomy on adults and children (venipuncture, finger and heel stick), handles all specimen processing, instructs patients on specimen collection, distributes lab reports, processes lab charges, handles telephone calls, and performs clerical duties as needed. In addition to the above: logs in and processes urine samples, CBC's, Sedrates, Rapid Streps, and serology specimens (with supervision); plates bacteriology cultures; keeps inventory and order supplies as needed; trains new laboratory assistants.
Locations
Stanford Medicine Partners
What you will do
- Testing and Patient Care:
- Performs phlebotomy on adults and children (venipuncture, finger and heel stick).
- Assists with receiving, logging, and collecting specimens. Prepares specimens for testing.
- Assists with identification and labeling of specimens. Stores and distributes specimens.
- Instructs patients on proper specimen collection.
- Clerical Duties:
- Distributes lab, doctor and chart copies in a timely manner.
- Files pending laboratory request forms and purges file when necessary.
- Answers telephones, take messages and provides routine laboratory information.
- Adheres fully to corporate policies governing voicemail, PC and network access as well as those protecting the privacy of Bay Valley patients.
- Supply Inventory and Maintenance:
- Performs simple daily maintenance on laboratory equipment; takes and records temperatures.
- Tests timers for accuracy.
- Checks inventory of supplies and stocks incoming supplies; stocks drawing stations and fills pipet bins.
- Empties biohazard waste into designated containers and prepares waste for pick-up.
- Files completed laboratory reports, processes charges, reviews bills for accuracy and purges files.
- Training and Development:
- Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
- Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programs.
- All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.
- Adheres to safety, P4P’s (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Post-high school completion of a technical institute accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant diploma program.
Experience Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years phlebotomist, certified medical assistant or EMT recent work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills demonstrate courtesy, compassion and helpfulness in a professional manner towards employees, patients and patient families.
- Computer skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement and computer data entry skills to enter patient information.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy and EMR systems.
- Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.
- Requires concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
- See attached for physical requirements.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Physical Demands
- Occasional Sitting.
- Constant Walking.
- Constant Standing.
- Constant Bending.
- Frequent Squatting.
- Occasional Climbing.
- Occasional Kneeling.
- Seldom Crawling.
- Constant Hand Use.
- Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
- Frequent Grasping.
- Occasional Fine Manipulation.
- Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
- Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
- Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
- Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).
Lifting
- Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
- Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.
Carrying
- Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
- Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.
Working Environment
- Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
- Constant Working around equipment and machinery. Clinical equipment and machinery.
- Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
- Seldom Exposure to excessive noise.
- Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
- Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
- Seldom Working at heights.
- Frequent Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
- Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
- Frequent Use of respirator.
- Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc.. Hazardous drugs included.
Blood Borne Pathogens
- Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues
Travel Requirements
These principles apply to ALL employees:
Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
University HealthCare Alliance dba Stanford Medicine Partners sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.03 - $31.92 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, or EMT: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
