Laboratory Courier jobs in Rhode Island
Laboratory Courier picks up and delivers medical specimens and packages for a laboratory. Ensures timely, safe, and accurate delivery. Being a Laboratory Courier is responsible for maintenance and care of vehicle. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Laboratory Courier must be licensed to operate a vehicle. Licensing requirements depend on the state. Must have a "satisfactory" driving record. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Laboratory Courier may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Phlebotomist
- Lifespan Laboratory
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Warwick, RI
FULL_TIME
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Summary:
Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimens in accordance with department procedures. Obtains samples ordered by physicians for routine and specialized tests on assigned unit. Takes samples from pediatric and adult patients on outpatient units. Transports specimens and completes basic records. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Lifespan and The Miriam Hospitals mission vision values with consideration of the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.
Responsibilities:
Schedules venipunctures or capillary blood punctures according to priority and type of test such as timed studies. Utilizes computer-generated collection labels and references Pathology Handbook as necessary to ensure collection of specimens is in accordance with established procedures i.e. specimens are collected in proper containers and meet special collection requirements as appropriate. Duties are performed according to hospital policy and observance of universal precautions.
Verifies identity of patient following established procedures and proper patient preparation prior to venipuncture such as fasting or special diet.
Obtains blood samples from patient according to venipuncture or capillary puncture technique. Alerts nursing staff or supervisor to any deviations from puncture or adverse patient condition.
Obtains samples for specialized tests (thyroid Releasing hormone therapeutic drug monitoring and D-Xylose tolerance). Verifies volume and timing of dosage. May monitor patient as assigned to observe reactions including Diaphoresis sleeping etc.
Performs coagulation tests on outpatients such as bleeding times.
Labels wraps and transports samples according to type and urgency of sample. Maintains records on sample procurement.
Performs duties according to hospital policy and universal precautions.
Performs various functions associated with the laboratory computer system to assure proper collection and documentation of patient specimens.
All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
High school diploma or GED required.
Phlebotomy certificate through National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and/or completion of a Phlebotomy certificate program to include formal internship demonstrating 100 successful venipunctures.
In lieu of internship 6 months of phlebotomy experience may be considered.
In lieu of phlebotomy certification 5 plus years direct phlebotomy experience may be considered.
Ability to perform venipuncture techniques and capillary puncture on adults children and infants.
Interpersonal skills to obtain and provide information to patients and to explain procedures effectively in order to allay fears and anxiety.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Clerical skills to prepare and maintain records and reports including keyboard skills to enter/access information.
Familiarity with blood collector equipment anticoagulants special precautions and interference.
Ability to distinguish chromatic colors.
A Phlebotomy certificate required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works with in-patient care environment with considerable walking between units and where some physical effort may be required to deal with patients who are uncooperative.
Some exposure to odors when handling specimens.
Exposure to communicable diseases while administering to patients however chance of injury is minimized by the adherence to established infection control procedures.
Manual dexterity to perform venipuntures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Warwick-400 Bald Hill Road USA: RI: Warwick
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union - 8 Days Ago
Phlebotomist
- Lifespan Laboratory
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Lincoln, RI
FULL_TIME
- Summary: Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimen...
- 7 Days Ago
Patient Service Rep
- Lifespan Laboratory
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Middletown, RI
FULL_TIME
- Summary: The Patient Service Representative reports to the Practice Manager. The Patient Service Representative oversees and verifies the financial processes associated with patient services provided ...
- 7 Days Ago
Phlebotomist
- Lifespan Laboratory
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Cranston, RI
PART_TIME
- Summary: Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimen...
- 23 Days Ago
Phlebotomist
- Lifespan Laboratory
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East Providence, RI
PART_TIME
- Summary: Under supervision of the Manager Laboratory Outreach Services or guidance of the Lead Phlebotomist performs responsibilities associated with obtaining blood and various other patient specimen...
- 23 Days Ago
Lab Technician Environmental Testing / Instrument Analyst
- New England Testing Laboratory
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Warwick, RI
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: 1. Environmental Laboratory Technician/ Water Quality Laboratory Technician/Instrument Analyst Laboratory and Water Quality Technicians will be trained in Basic and Advanced laborator...
- 10 Days Ago
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About Rhode Island
Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd -/ (listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest state in area, the seventh least populous, the second most densely populated, and it has the longest official name of any state. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. It also shares a small maritime border with New York. Providence is the state capital and most populous city in Rhode Is...
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Income Estimation for Laboratory Courier jobs
$34,493 to $42,124
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