ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Score Function ____ 1. Patient Assessment/Reassessment 1. Conducts waived and moderate complexity clinical laboratory tests, reviewed and released by the laboratory technologist/MT or technician/MLT. 1. Keeps an accurate and valid account of quality control/assurance measures, i.e. performance of on-board quality control test features. ____ 2. Care of Patient 1. Performs venipuncture procedure on patients per physician order, in consideration of the individual patient situation. 2. Upon approval of the Medical Director or his/her designee, performs arterial punctures on patients ten years or older. ____ 3. Management of Information 1. Responsible for efficiently operating HIS/LIS in order to perform order entry and obtain requisitions for collection needs. 1. Responsible for efficient handling and preparation of collected specimens to be tested within the department or sent to reference laboratory, including accession and centrifugation. 1. The associate will hold in confidence any and all patient information communicated or stored using any medium including oral communication. In addition, the associate will seek to protect patient information from inadvertent use or disclosure by adhering to hospital and Triad Blue Book policies. _____ 4. Pain Management 1. When preparing to perform venipuncture or arterial punctures, educate the patient regarding pending procedure and complete procedure in as painless manner as possible, assessing the pain tolerance especially in difficult collections. _____ 5. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1. Has completed annual Heartsaver CPR certification requirement. . _____ 6. Patient Safety 1. Identify patient by verbal request and confirmation by checking armband. 2. Performs copying, filing, charting and faxing of all diagnostic testing as instructed by MT or MLT. 1. Knowledgable about latex allergy precautions, document in outpatient chart. _____ 7. Patient/Family Education 1. Explains treatment procedures to patients and/or family, at patient’s permission, in an effective manner, gathering and exchanging patient related information from physicians and other hospital personnel where appropriate. 2. Communicates by recognizing learning barriers and cultural differences. _____ 8. Performs duties from the Diagnostic Assistant duties list such as filing surgical pathology slides, stocking supplies. Keep up appearance of Laboratory, boxes off floor, etc. _____ 9. Demonstrates age appropriate competency skills and knowledge, displays ability to perform skills specific to patient population identified in unit specific skill list: (Mark age specific of patients served in assigned unit): ___infant ___ child ___ adolescent ___ adult ___ geriatric _____ 10. Maintain, including clean and adequately stock all collection trays or related areas. 1. Responsible for knowing the lifting requirement of the job, and requesting assistance when appropriate. 1. Observes all safety and hygiene rules/regulations. 1. Contributes to Performance Improvement activities at Kosciusko Community Hospital. **NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Must have basic PC skills including: typing, word processing and following menu driven training programs. 1. Performs other duties as assigned and/or required. **JOB QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education and Formal Training Required:** Must be a high school graduate, or have the ability to read in order to verify patient information and physician’s orders, to write in order to document information and maintain records and logs. **Experience Required:** Prior phlebotomy experience is preferred, but not required. **Licensure Required:** None **Other:** 1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. 1. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. 1. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when preparing, performing, and documenting treatment activities. 1. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. **WORKING CONDITIONS:** 1. Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, walking and standing. Work may require an awkward or strained position to be assumed for short periods of time in lifting, handling patients and/or equipment, or in performing certain procedures. Lifting duties may be performed up to 30 percent of work time, and standing/walking up to 70 percent. 1. Normal clinical laboratory with potentially hazardous conditions due to direct exposure to contagious viruses, bacteria, etc. during the performance of patient care. Limited exposure to reagent chemicals or equipment or supplies. 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