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<h1 style="font-size: 16px; margin: 8px 0px;"><strong>Clinical Lab Assistant III</strong></h1><h2 style="font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><strong>Job Code: LA3454</strong></h2><h3 style="font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><strong>ABOUT US</strong></h3><p style="font-size: 11px; margin: 4px 0px;"> </p><p>We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.</p><p> </p><p>As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.</p><p><i>Float Pool Position: Travel required between locations in Manassas, Haymarket, Gainesville, Warrenton and Culpeper</i></p><h3 style="font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><strong>JOB TYPE</strong></h3><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Classification:</strong> Non Exempt</p><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Supervises Positions:</strong></p><h3 style="font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></h3><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;">Performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. Responsible for data entry of client demographic information, processing test orders and order review, reconciling specimen/order problems, assist with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution, patient phlebotomy, pathology support, and other duties as assigned.Clinical Laboratory Associate III Duties: Performs duties above and beyond CLA II.Actively participate in clinical testing continuous performance improvement activitiesParticipate in safety rounding and reporting within the clinical laboratories.Serve as a primary resource for Specimen Receiving to address problems and identify resolutions.Collects Urine Drug Screens.Orient and train Clinical Laboratory Assistant I and II (s) as assigned.Supports inventory management activities.</p><h3 style="font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h3><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Education:</strong> High School Diploma or GED Required, Associates or Bachelor Degree Preferred</p><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum of two years of health care or laboratory setting experience or certified as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA); or certified as a phlebotomist; or student enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science program in a science related major; or a Clinical Laboratory Science program; or a Medical Laboratory Technician program.Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.</p><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Licensure:</strong> Preferred certification as a CLA, MOA, or ASCP</p><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Additional Skills/Requirements Required:</strong> Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.</p><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:</strong> N/A</p><p style="font-size: 11px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Patient Care: Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.<ul><li>Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.</li><li>Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.</li><li>Processes requisitions for testing.Prepares and distributes reports.</li></ul></li><li>Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.<ul><li>Provides information and consultation to requestors.</li><li>Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed.</li><li>Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.</li><li>Participates in regular staff meetings.</li></ul></li><li>Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.<ul><li>Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills.</li><li>Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants.</li><li>Participates in improvement of methods and processes.</li></ul></li></ul><p> </p><p style="font-size: 11px; margin: 4px 0px;"> </p><p><strong>The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.</strong></p><p> </p><h3 style="font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</strong></h3><p style="font-size: 12px; margin: 4px 0px;"><strong>Physical Demand Code:</strong> Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.</p><h3 style="font-size: 14px; margin: 6px 0px;"><strong>OTHER</strong></h3><ul><li><p style="margin-left: 0px;">May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:</p></li><li><p style="margin-left: 0px;">On call responsibilities as directed:</p></li><li><p style="margin-left: 0px;">Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:</p></li><li><p style="margin-left: 0px;">Yes</p></li><li><p style="margin-left: 0px;">Yes</p></li><li><p style="margin-left: 0px;">Yes</p></li></ul><br>The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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