Lead Central Processing Assistant, 40hr, Day, Leominster campus

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Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Hiring Range : $16.54 - $29.76

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience skills qualifications and internal equity considerations .

Schedule Details :

Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours : Day 40hr / week

Shift :

1 - Day Shift 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours : 40

Cost Center :

24050 - 3110 Lab Administration

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.

This position is responsible for all the duties of the Central Processing Assistant which includes the procurement of blood specimens from patients for laboratory procedures transporting of the blood samples to the laboratory and processing of the specimens in preparation for addition this position serves as a resource to the staff in the Central Processing area of the lab and as the coordinator for training of new staff members and students.

Major Responsibilities :

• Proper identification of the patient using two identifies : patient name and date of birth.
• Perform a variety of routine and complex blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture and capillary puncture (finger and heel sticks) using standardized equipment.
• Respond to all STAT blood work requests within 30 minutes. Respond to all timed specimen requests within / - 15 minutes.
• Confer with patients to obtain information for laboratory records explain procedures allay fears and elicit cooperation.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Adhere to standard precautions and all infection control policies and procedures.
• Prepare process label and store patient specimens according to departmental procedures using approved techniques and equipment for subsequent analysis by the clinical laboratory.
• Respond to the pneumatic tube system and disperse patient specimens to the appropriate lab section in an efficient manner.
• Coordinate the training of new staff members and phlebotomy students to the Central Processing department. Provide technical guidance to Phlebotomy students and new employees.
• Assist with the scheduling of staff work assignments ensure smooth work flow; work assignments are arranged to maximize productivity.
• Perform all computer functions (i.e. quick registration patient scheduling and check-in ordering tests and receiving specimens) in an accurate timely and efficient manner.
• Review uncollected lists on a regular basis; ensuring all specimens have been obtained.
• Centrifuge aliquot and appropriately store all reference laboratory specimens per laboratory policies and procedures. Build transport batches to prepare specimens for courier pickup.
• Mail and fax laboratory reports to physician offices.
• Schedule the collections of home draws and other off-site locations.
• Provide routine specimen pick-up for all physicians in adjoining medical / professional buildings.
• Perform all duties at the Outpatient Lab front desk including but not limited to greeting the patient placing lab orders in the laboratory information system check tests ordered and diagnosis for medical necessity deliver ABN (advance beneficiary notice) and make necessary phone calls to physician offices for clarification of orders.
• Maintain entire work area in a neat clean and organized manner.
• Maintain phlebotomy trays in a neat organized and professional manner.
• Answer the central processing and outpatient laboratory telephones within 3 rings.
• Oversees the reference laboratory pending work list releases reference laboratory results so they are viewable by nursing and the physicians. Resolves issues with reference laboratory testing as they arise.
• Adapts to changes in a crisis situation (i.e. short staff computer downtime).
• Assists supervisor with observing and documenting the annual competency of the Central Processing staff.
• Notifies supervisor of employee related issues or unusual concerns in the supervisors absence.
• Assists supervisor with the writing of departmental procedures according to CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute).
• Assist with the data collection for performance improvement initiatives.
• Assists in maintaining the online lab test catalog so all users have current information.
• Meets established productivity standards.
• Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
• The individual must support the mission vision and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
• Adheres to change control processes.
• Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrates a friendly responsive service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives and is open to useful feedback.
• Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
• Complies with established environment of care / safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Maintains and fosters an organized clean and safe work environment.
• Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
• Maintains a collaborative team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the groups achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and / or books bulletin boards posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
• Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies equipment time etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings conferences seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism tolerance civility and acceptance toward all employees patients and visitors.

Position Qualifications :

License / Certification / Education :

Required :

Preferred :

Experience / Skills :

Required :

Unless certification licensure or registration is required an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are : Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 16 - 29