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THE IOWA CLINIC, P.C.
Des Moines, Iowa
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Department: Clinical Laboratory
Laboratory Assistant
Job Code:
FLSA:
2264
Non-Exempt
Date Approved:
Approved By:
EPHI: This position requires access to Electronic Personal Health Information (EPHI).
Security Access Code(s):
GPMS TIC: FILE
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GPMS PMR: NA
KIOSK: NA
GPMS MOH: NA
EMR:
EMR SCAN: NA
LAB: LAB TECH
RAD: NA
JOB SUMMARY
Collects, processes and stores patient samples as per protocol and safety guidelines. Performs
patient testing within specified timelines. Maintains a clean, safe work environment. Maintains the
equipment, ensuring that calibration and maintenance are completed within appropriate time
frames.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Licensure/certification:
High School diploma or equivalent.
None
Previous Work Experience: Previous Laboratory experience
Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English with people from
diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds both orally and in
writing. Ability to read and write legibly and understand/follow written and verbal
directions. Must demonstrate ability to utilize effective decision-making and
problem-solving techniques. Ability to work independently and interdependently
with the health care team. Requires organizational and self-motivational skills in
prioritizing and managing multiple tasks. Must possess skills to operate business
office machines, i.e., computer, fax and photocopy equipment. Ability to remain
calm and professional in stressful situations and focused amid constant
interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to:
Laboratory Administrator
Supervises/accountable for: None
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Works with:
Physicians, patients, patient’s families and co-workers
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
1. Demonstrates ability to consistently meet work schedule demands in the clinic.
2. Obtains adequate blood specimens from patients using appropriate specimen collection and
handling procedures.
3. Labels all specimens in accordance with clinical laboratory standards and Clinic policies and
procedures.
4. Prepares specimens for delivery or delivers to appropriate laboratory areas.
5. Within scope of training, performs laboratory testing utilizing laboratory equipment in
accordance with Clinic policies/procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
6. Performs Quality Controls and Quality Assurance within scope of testing.
7. Performs computer functions to support collection and processing of specimens.
8. Able to function proficiently within Centricity, Allscripts and Orchard systems.
9. Maintains awareness of own safety in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Adheres to
universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures.
10. Assumes accountability for enhancing own knowledge through workshops, in-services, etc.
11. Maintains patient confidentiality and uses discretion in patient interactions.
12. Promotes a positive, professional image of The Iowa Clinic both internally and externally.
Promotes positive interpersonal relations with all personnel.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
1. Maintains awareness of workload of co-workers and offers assistance as appropriate.
2. Maintains a working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the Receptionist with an
ability to perform the functions in the event of an absence or increased workload.
3. Shares in the responsibility of keeping work areas clean, neat and professional in appearance.
4. Performs other tasks as assigned.
NOTE: The essential functions listed cover the most significant duties performed, it is not intended
to be all inclusive and does not exclude other work assignments not mentioned. Duties and
responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor,
formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees are subject to the risks inherent to working in a medical office and hospital
environment. This position functions in a patient care environment and requires:
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Extended periods of standing, twisting, stooping, bending, squatting, reaching and ability to
bend and lift at the same time.
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Full range of body motion in the handling and lifting of patients.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and lower 200 pounds to the floor; bend to the floor and reach
overhead; and crouch, push and pull in working with patients and equipment.
Manual dexterity necessary for inputting computer data and operation of business machines,
i.e., copy and fax machines, calculators, etc.
Verbal and auditory ability necessary for communicating both in person and via the telephone
and participating in oral conversations with both physicians and patients.
Visual acuity necessary for direct patient care, charting, recognizing outdated
medications/supplies and reading written instructions.
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Mental ability necessary for assimilating information and utilizing effective decision-making
and problem-solving techniques.
Emotional demands require working and remaining calm, cheerful and professional in a fast-paced
environment. The environment may cause high stress levels due to interruptions, high volume,
urgency of issues, deadlines and interactions with a wide variety of personalities.
Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational
exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials and are therefore included in the OSHA
Exposure Control Plan with all its specifications for preventing or dealing with contact with the
above materials.
NOTICE OF RESIGNATION
This position is a position "at will". However, for purposes of benefit pay out upon termination,
four (4) weeks written working notice is required.
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