Laboratory Assistant 1 - Regional Core Lab Up to 1500 Sign-On Bonus

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**Providence is calling a Laboratory Assistant 1 to the Regional Core Lab Department at Providence Office Park in Portland, OR. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), rotating/variable shift position.**
**$1,500 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.**
**Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system.**
We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant 1 - Regional Core Lab that will be responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens, and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results. Supports personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty. Additionally, this position is responsible for registering outpatient laboratory encounters obtaining complex demographic, insurance, and medical information. Successful candidates will maintain up to date knowledge and competency on required registration functions.
The Laboratory Assistant 1 utilizes multiple computer applications in order to complete patient encounters.
**In this position you will have the following responsibilities:**
Laboratory Compliance:
Demonstrate competency in compliance by carrying out personal responsibilities required by the PH&S Laboratory Compliance Plan, including annual training
Maintain knowledge of numerous complex dynamic compliance requirements
Ensure compliance is met with various Federal, State and other regulatory bodies which includes, but is not limited to CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), CAP, TJC (The Joint Commission), CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA and HIPPA
Technical Skills:
Understand specimen collection and handling requirements, general laboratory workflow and basic medical terminology
Accurately follow policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, referrals, reporting, filing, and/or recording patient results
Use basic computer skills to access appropriate HIS/LIS information
Recognize problems and identify discrepancies, specimen integrity issues and is able to troubleshoot, resolve and document variances
Verify patient information and specimen requirements
Document and accurately receive, process and distribute specimens to assure proper preservation of samples and timely analysis and reporting of results
Exhibit excellent telephone etiquette and Service Excellence skills, utilizing key words at key times
Quality Assessment:
Promptly and accurately document basic specimen, patient, or client problems using the appropriate forms, logs, etc.
Complete written variances to ensure continuous quality improvement
Participate in department QA projects as requested or required
Productivity:
Complete assigned tasks, meeting section turn-around-times
Business Knowledge:
Understand and support departmental goals
Respond to basic laboratory questions with accurate and complete information and refers questions appropriately
Adhere to PH&S and departmental policies and procedures
**Qualifications:**
**Required qualifications for this position includes:**
Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience
Clerical **-OR-** client services experience
Phlebotomy may be required in float pool and some ministries
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computer applications
**Preferred qualifications for this position includes:**
Associate's Degree **-OR-** two (2) years college
Graduation from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant program **-OR-** Phlebotomy program
Certification from an approved government agency **-OR-** nationally recognized professional organization (ASCP, NCA, etc.)
Certification in phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, **-OR-** clinical laboratory
One (1) year of Healthcare **-OR-** related field experience, **-OR-** a combination of applicable experience and education
Industry related experience in a high volume, acute care setting
One (1) year of Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, clinical laboratory experience
Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems and other laboratory equipment
Knowledge of specimen handling and collection requirements, general laboratory workflow and basic medical terminology, Biology, understanding of Laboratory Medicine, anatomy and physiology, or equivalent exposure to these topics
**About Providence in Oregon**
As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.
The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as **acknowledging** and **welcoming** each visitor, **introducing** ourselves and Providence, **addressing** people by name, **providing** the duration of estimated wait times and **updating** frequently if timelines change, **explaining** situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully **listening** to their concerns, and always **thanking** people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,
Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time.
Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.
We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits see our website for details ******We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visit**
******Our Mission**
As expressions of Gods healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
**About Us**
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Shift:** Variable
**Job Category:** Phlebotomist & Lab Support
**Location:** Oregon-Portland
**Req ID:** 341275
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Posted:
2022-03-01
Expires:
2022-03-31
Providence Health & Services

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