Relevance Lab Jobs in Usa

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• Maintain equipment inventory, ensuring the information is accurate and updated promptly.
  
• Regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, exhaust fans, biosafety cabinet, etc) are functioning properly.
  
• Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule
  
• Manage and coordinate timelines across laboratories for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment
  
• Help resolve and/or coordinate equipment repair visit between the service provider and the laboratory team.
  
• Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure. Escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed.
  
• Participate in laboratory emergency planning/management - e.g. power outages and infrastructure projects
  
• Work with all parties involved (technicians, users, IT, and leadership) to ensure that both the equipment and operational needs are met.
  
• Chaperone technicians from external suppliers and ensure they are adhering to company policies while onsite.
  
• Oversee delivery logistics by coordinating the receipt of packages, gas deliveries, or installation of laboratory equipment.
  
• Support the procurement of laboratory consumables and supplies as needed.
  
• Perform general troubleshooting of laboratory operation issues as they arise.
  
• Support the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliant lab operations.
  
• Work with lab safety officer to manage the safety systems/compliance and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available.
  
• Provide miscellaneous laboratory maintenance tasks as needed e.g. supply stocking, eye wash/safety shower flushing, removal of waste, etc
  

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• A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis.
  
• Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech experience in an academic or industry setting.
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience implementing maintenance and repair programs in a Research & Development (R&D) facility.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with member of cross-functional team
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts
  
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
  

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• Experience with project management activities and vendor management preferred
  
• Experience working within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations preferred
  
• Experience training/teaching new employees specific relevant technical and conceptual skills is a plus
  
• Experience with lab supplies procurement
  

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Pay: $24.00/hr- $25.00/hr

Shift: 3rd

About the position:
The Quality Lab Sensory Analyst position at Givaudan involves evaluating flavoring products and incoming ingredients through sensory evaluations and basic physical-chemical. Under general supervision, the analyst will identify and document non-conforming products, applying simple corrections as necessary. The role requires performing basic equipment calibrations and supporting various laboratory functions as directed. The analyst will enter test results into the computer system, SAP, leading to either approval or rejection of products based on the evaluations conducted. In addition to the core responsibilities, the analyst will support miscellaneous lab functions, which may include pre-shipment sample processing, filing retain samples, maintaining lab supplies, and disposing of liquid hazardous waste.

The role also involves identifying out-of-specification results and applying simple corrections, as well as documenting and communicating non-conformances to higher-level quality personnel and operations as needed. The analyst will analyze and collect data for investigations and must work in accordance with all relevant requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Baking (AIB), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and internal safety guidelines. Participation in site training sessions and improvement projects related to quality, food safety, safety, problem-solving, lean manufacturing, and 5S is also expected. The position requires excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities:

* Evaluate flavoring products and incoming ingredients through sensory evaluations and basic tests.
* Identify and document non-conforming products and apply simple corrections.
* Enter test results in SAP for approval or rejection of products.
* Support miscellaneous lab functions such as pre-ship sample processing, filing, and maintaining lab supplies.
* Dispose of liquid hazardous waste and perform basic equipment calibrations as per procedures.
* Identify out-of-specification results and apply simple corrections.
* Document and communicate non-conformances to higher-level quality personnel and operations.
* Analyze and collect data for investigations.
* Work in accordance with GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and internal safety guidelines.
* Attend site training sessions and participate in improvement projects related to quality and safety.

Requirements:

* High school diploma or equivalent required; Chemistry or Laboratory Technique coursework preferred.
* Minimum 2-3 years experience in manufacturing operations background (food or chemical preferred) with at least 1 year of Sensory laboratory work experience.
* SAP experience is required.
* Strong written and verbal English skills; ability to read and explain technical documentation.
* Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
* Ability to think creatively and be open to change and learning.
* Customer awareness and a desire to achieve results as a team player.

* Mandatory Scheduled Weekend (2 days a month)

Nice-to-haves:

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• Experience in sensory analysis is preferred.
  
• Laboratory experience of 1 year is preferred.
  

Benefits:

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• Health insurance
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Vision insurance
  
• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Paid time off
  

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.

We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our EP Cath Lab Team at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa!

Schedule:

• M-F, first shift hours--40 hours per pay period

• Call one night per week and every 4th-6th weekend

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care activities in the Cath Lab & other applicable procedural areas implementing an outcome-based plan of care

• Identifies learning needs and implements a plan for the patient, conducts patient and family teaching and documents teaching done

• Appropriately uses equipment required to perform Cath Lab procedures

• Understands varying treatment needs and approaches for patients across the life span, as appropriate to the department

• Performs independently in the role of scrub tech, circulator, and hemodynamic monitor and obtains data collection with physiologic calculations specific to the procedure performed and documents

• Initiates BLS/ACLS protocols as appropriate in cardiac emergencies

• Provides care utilizing critical thinking skills based on patients' needs and acuity, and is consistent with policies and procedures of the department 

• Coordinates and provides care with a team approach

• Demonstrates clinical competency 

• Facilitates medication administration, initiates and manages IV therapy

• Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights of Medication Administration” 

• Manages patient’s pain in accordance with policy

• Monitors and manages conscious sedation/sedated patients in accordance with policy

• Responsible for daily count of controlled substances

• Cross trained to work in other procedural areas as needed

• Assists with and implements appropriate interventions during Cardiovascular Procedures under the direction of a licensed professional

• Communicates relevant clinical information to optimize patient outcomes to phys. and other health care professionals

• Documents completely and legibly

• Conducts an initial assessment and ongoing assessments

• Completes initial assessment in accordance with policy

• Completes ongoing assessments based on patient’s individual needs and/or unit specific time frames 

• Identifies problems, needs and/or changes in patient conditions and implements interventions

• Performs indirect patient care activities to maintain department standards

• Cleans and maintains equipment as needed

• Assures all patient care and storage areas are clean and organized

• Assists with supply ordering as assigned

• Participates in unit-based quality monitoring of patient/procedural outcomes

• Charges patient account for procedures and supplies in a timely manner

• Demonstrates responsibility for cost-containment in daily practice

• Identifies process improvement opportunities and supports change within the department/organization

• Participates in and supports precepting and mentoring activities for new employees in the lab as requested by manager

• Does follow up calls to patients as assigned. (customer service, fluoro time) 

• Familiar with regulatory requirements and assists with surveys as assigned

• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include: 18-65 Yrs: Adults and 65+ Yrs: Geriatrics 

• Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data

• Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner

• Communicates and works with others in an age-appropriate manner

• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures

• Attends required safety programs

• Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job

• Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations

• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture

• Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved

• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manne

We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our EP Cath Lab Team at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa!

Schedule:

• M-F, first shift hours--40 hours per pay period

• Call one night per week and every 4th-6th weekend

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care activities in the Cath Lab & other applicable procedural areas implementing an outcome-based plan of care

• Identifies learning needs and implements a plan for the patient, conducts patient and family teaching and documents teaching done

• Appropriately uses equipment required to perform Cath Lab procedures

• Understands varying treatment needs and approaches for patients across the life span, as appropriate to the department

• Performs independently in the role of scrub tech, circulator, and hemodynamic monitor and obtains data collection with physiologic calculations specific to the procedure performed and documents

• Initiates BLS/ACLS protocols as appropriate in cardiac emergencies

• Provides care utilizing critical thinking skills based on patients' needs and acuity, and is consistent with policies and procedures of the department 

• Coordinates and provides care with a team approach

• Demonstrates clinical competency 

• Facilitates medication administration, initiates and manages IV therapy

• Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights of Medication Administration” 

• Manages patient’s pain in accordance with policy

• Monitors and manages conscious sedation/sedated patients in accordance with policy

• Responsible for daily count of controlled substances

• Cross trained to work in other procedural areas as needed

• Assists with and implements appropriate interventions during Cardiovascular Procedures under the direction of a licensed professional

• Communicates relevant clinical information to optimize patient outcomes to phys. and other health care professionals

• Documents completely and legibly

• Conducts an initial assessment and ongoing assessments

• Completes initial assessment in accordance with policy

• Completes ongoing assessments based on patient’s individual needs and/or unit specific time frames 

• Identifies problems, needs and/or changes in patient conditions and implements interventions

• Performs indirect patient care activities to maintain department standards

• Cleans and maintains equipment as needed

• Assures all patient care and storage areas are clean and organized

• Assists with supply ordering as assigned

• Participates in unit-based quality monitoring of patient/procedural outcomes

• Charges patient account for procedures and supplies in a timely manner

• Demonstrates responsibility for cost-containment in daily practice

• Identifies process improvement opportunities and supports change within the department/organization

• Participates in and supports precepting and mentoring activities for new employees in the lab as requested by manager

• Does follow up calls to patients as assigned. (customer service, fluoro time) 

• Familiar with regulatory requirements and assists with surveys as assigned

• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include: 18-65 Yrs: Adults and 65+ Yrs: Geriatrics 

• Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data

• Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner

• Communicates and works with others in an age-appropriate manner

• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures

• Attends required safety programs

• Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job

• Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations

• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture

• Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved

• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manne

VWR is hiring! We are seeking a detail-oriented, team collaborator to join our team as a Lab Furniture Sales Specialist, supporting our New England territory.
The Furniture Specialist is a self-starter that works collaboratively with local sales representatives, under limited supervision, to work with existing and new customers across many segments (pharma, healthcare, commercial, electronics manufacturing, education, research, etc) to outfit their laboratory space with a myriad of laboratory furnishings. This is a highly active position that requires interacting with higher level decision makers, along with the architects, corporate real estate brokers, and general contractors.
If you are an energetic professional who is interested in joining a world class sales organization - let's talk!

The team

Avantor's Lab Furniture Sales team works within the matrix of general sales representatives, supply partners, operations, project managers, and customer service teams to deliver complete furniture solutions. This includes going from concept to installation of laboratory furnishings in renovations, expansions, tenant improvements, or similar projects. Other providers can deliver a lab, but delivering one that is versatile, flexible, and ready for science, takes a foundation and expertise that can be uniquely found here at Avantor and within your team.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, required
• Experience: 5+ years sales experience, preferably in laboratory, construction material sales, systems furniture, or other furnishings. Space planning and/or construction renovation experience preferred.

• Technical: Familiarity with products in CSI divisions 10, 11, 12
• Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Experience working a complex/matrix environment
• Salesforce and SAP experience
• Project Management and ability to use AutoCAD/Revit
• Experience developing business relationships with owners and executive level decision makers, along with architects, engineers, general contractors, facilities managers, and EH&S personnel.
• Experience building a business case and delivering ROI to all levels within an organization (including C-suite)

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Be a self-starter that exhibits drive, judgement, and influence; is motivated, recognizes opportunities, communicates ideas and acts with little direction in a fluid and matrixed environment
• Understand customer needs through relationship building and interpersonal skills while asking clarifying questions to ensure accurate and timely delivery of solutions
• Build and lead our strategy deliver our strategic portfolio with customers across various markets.
• Pitch value proposition to potential customers using our Design Showroom, Revit tools, web platforms
• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements and the impact to financials
• Maintain strong external partnerships with manufacturers and extended selling teams
• Exhibit curiosity both with customers and within the Avantor team
• Ability to travel 30% (customer sites, meetings, overnights, etc.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is,

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Rockville, MD

Shift: Mon - Fri, 8:30 am -5:00 pm

Hourly Range: $25 -$26

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs.

• Time Off: PTO, company-paid holidays, choice holidays.

• Financial Well-Being: FSA, HSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan.

• Added Protection: Critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance.

• Recognition: Earn points to redeem for gifts and products.

What we're looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years in lab operations required

2 years of hands-on experience in histology and microtomy, including precise tissue sectioning required

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Teams and Office Suite proficiency.

• Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance and safety protocols.

• Familiarity with inventory systems and KPI reporting.

Preferred Certifications:

• SHE safety training

• Hazardous materials handling (IATA/DOT)

• Lab operations or equipment maintenance certifications

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

Laboratory Operations & Support

• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as media and buffer preparation, reagent/solvent mixtures, filtrations, material weighing, and basic physical testing.

• Support senior staff by preparing materials and assisting with experiments.

• Maintain and verify laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters).

• Manage inventory and labeling of chemicals, glassware, and gas cylinders.

• Executed routine histology and microtomy procedures utilizing instruments such as rotary microtomes, cryostats, paraffin embedding systems, tissue processors, and automated slide stainers.

Sample Management

• Receive and check in samples using manual or electronic tracking systems.

• Assign proper storage locations and maintain accurate storage records.

• Complete and maintain all paperwork associated with sample deliveries.

• Prepare, secure, and package samples for shipment; document contents for manifests.

• Coordinate with shipping/receiving teams to schedule and stage outbound items.

Material Management - Human Biological Samples (HBS)

• Handle Human Biological Samples in accordance with biosafety protocols, privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.

• Label and accession HBS into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

• Manage HBS disposal following established processes.

• Operate and maintain HBS storage systems, including -80C freezers, -180C liquid nitrogen freezers, and ambient storage cabinets.

• Maintain documentation, tracking, and inventory accuracy related to HBS and associated storage equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our EP Cath Lab Team at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa!

Schedule:

• M-F, first shift hours--40 hours per pay period

• Call one night per week and every 4th-6th weekend

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care activities in the Cath Lab & other applicable procedural areas implementing an outcome-based plan of care

• Identifies learning needs and implements a plan for the patient, conducts patient and family teaching and documents teaching done

• Appropriately uses equipment required to perform Cath Lab procedures

• Understands varying treatment needs and approaches for patients across the life span, as appropriate to the department

• Performs independently in the role of scrub tech, circulator, and hemodynamic monitor and obtains data collection with physiologic calculations specific to the procedure performed and documents

• Initiates BLS/ACLS protocols as appropriate in cardiac emergencies

• Provides care utilizing critical thinking skills based on patients' needs and acuity, and is consistent with policies and procedures of the department 

• Coordinates and provides care with a team approach

• Demonstrates clinical competency 

• Facilitates medication administration, initiates and manages IV therapy

• Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights of Medication Administration” 

• Manages patient’s pain in accordance with policy

• Monitors and manages conscious sedation/sedated patients in accordance with policy

• Responsible for daily count of controlled substances

• Cross trained to work in other procedural areas as needed

• Assists with and implements appropriate interventions during Cardiovascular Procedures under the direction of a licensed professional

• Communicates relevant clinical information to optimize patient outcomes to phys. and other health care professionals

• Documents completely and legibly

• Conducts an initial assessment and ongoing assessments

• Completes initial assessment in accordance with policy

• Completes ongoing assessments based on patient’s individual needs and/or unit specific time frames 

• Identifies problems, needs and/or changes in patient conditions and implements interventions

• Performs indirect patient care activities to maintain department standards

• Cleans and maintains equipment as needed

• Assures all patient care and storage areas are clean and organized

• Assists with supply ordering as assigned

• Participates in unit-based quality monitoring of patient/procedural outcomes

• Charges patient account for procedures and supplies in a timely manner

• Demonstrates responsibility for cost-containment in daily practice

• Identifies process improvement opportunities and supports change within the department/organization

• Participates in and supports precepting and mentoring activities for new employees in the lab as requested by manager

• Does follow up calls to patients as assigned. (customer service, fluoro time) 

• Familiar with regulatory requirements and assists with surveys as assigned

• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include: 18-65 Yrs: Adults and 65+ Yrs: Geriatrics 

• Collects, analyzes, interprets and applies age-specific data

• Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner

• Communicates and works with others in an age-appropriate manner

• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures

• Attends required safety programs

• Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job

• Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations

• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture

• Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved

• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manne

Summary:

Is trained to perform processing blood and other body fluids, sendouts, and other tests as required. Obtains blood samples from the correct patient, ensuring that the blood is properly drawn and labeled following established procedures to assure the proper specimen for the requested testing. Is trained to become competent at venipunctures and skin punctures. May register and interview patients, obtaining accurate demographic and financial information. May be required to verify medical necessity for all Medicare patients.

Responsibilities:

• Performs daily phlebotomy procedures and tests on a fluctuating work schedule. Obtains an adequate specimen on all patients, including correct timed specimens when indicated.
• Observes established personnel policies, OSHA requirements, and lab procedures to ensure safe practice.
• Assures proper identification of patient and specimens in accordance with established laboratory identification procedures, and cares for patients promptly and courteously.
• Maintains integrity of specimens while processing specimens. Assures correct identification of specimens and distributes specimens to the proper department or correct reference laboratory.
• Plates and smears to appropriate media all specimens received for culturing. Processes microbiology specimens when assigned.
• Processes sendout testing when necessary.
• Answer Pneumatic tube system at all times.
• . Assists in orienting of new personnel as directed by the lead tech or lab director.
• Continuously practices universal precautions. Follows all hospital, section, and safety policies and procedures.
• Is trained in the following skills: Age specific criteria for all age groups, fingersticks, heel sticks, venipuncture, blood cultures, syringe collections and the use of butterflies.
• Registers and interviews patients, obtaining accurate demographic financial information.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies.
• Stock drawing stations and outpatient rest rooms. Maintain phlebotomy area, trays area in orderly and useable condition. Maintains a system of inventory control of assigned areas. Assumes responsibility for neatness and cleanliness of patient area.
• Follows hospital safety policy including wearing gloves while performing phlebotomy and utilizes only safeguard needles and syringes. Follows needlestick policy in the event of needlestick or mucous membrane exposure.
• Contacts patients or nursing stations for additional specimens, if necessary.
• Performs daily clerical duties which may include entering results into computer, receiving specimens, answering the telephone, printing logs, looking up results, monitoring label printing, problem solving and assisting office personnel as needed.
• Reports to CLS, CLT, or Supervisor any irregularities encountered in performing daily workload
• Maintains a clean work area
• Helps to unpack and distribute laboratory supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification/Licenses:

• N/A

Skills:

• Ability to register patients, obtain specimens and dispense critical information in accordance with section, laboratory, and hospital policies and procedures. Must be able to read and write English and be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to operate laboratory equipment, computer systems.

Experience:

• Relevant experience preferred.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time