Job Information
Trinity Health Lab Assistant Educator in Waterloo, Iowa
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Position Purpose:
Under limited supervision, serves to provide instruction in the specific content area of Phlebotomy and Lab Specimen Processing including Point of Care Testing (POCT). Teach and train using approved training plan. Provide trainees with clear course objectives and expectations. Ensure that training content and objectives are met. Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate the diverse learning styles of colleagues. Comply with all institutional, accrediting and regulatory agency policies and procedures. Respond to trainee questions and inquiries in a timely manner. Document concerns to the direct supervisor or Lab Leadership. Uphold the highest levels of professionalism and ethical conduct.
What you will Do:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Demonstrates knowledge of performing Rapid and Point-Of-Care testing in accordance with written laboratory policy and procedure.
Demonstrates competent ability to train, observe, and verify other lab assistants work in procedures as directed. Assists in training to new hires and new procedures to existing colleagues.
Executes and reinforces all hospital/laboratory guidelines and policies on patient identification, blood borne pathogens, safety, confidentiality, HIPAA and other applicable procedures.
Assists in the development and implementation of new laboratory assistant policies and procedures, rapid and point-of-care patient testing procedures.
Is proficient in utilization of Laboratory Information System.
Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.)
Documents performance issues and reports to Supervisor/Director in a timely manner.
Instruct phlebotomists in the art of venipuncture techniques, anatomy and physiology.
Monitors competencies for each lab assistant and processor.
Adhere to Joint Commission and CAP requirements.
Complies with health and safety standards and guidelines such as maintaining a safe environment, reporting and recording of health and safety-related incidents, demonstrating understanding of emergency plans, and safe use of department equipment.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
Hours/Schedule:
Full time, 40 hours per week
Day shift, flexible hours dependent on the needs of the department. Weekends and holidays may be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a minimum of 2 years of lab assistant experience in an acute care setting, including specimen procurement.
Must complete educational requirements as required to maintain ASCP certification.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills, advanced analytical skills, be well organized and maintain a highly professional manner and appearance.
Strong interpersonal, consultative and relationship building skills in order to initiate and develop productive collaborative partnership with all levels of leadership across the organization. Ability to effectively influence results, garner support and tactfully manage complex relationships within and across the organization. Extremely high level of diplomacy and tact are required. Ability to read the subtle nuances of situation and react/plan accordingly.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
Position Highlights and Benefits
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
Wellness programs
Education reimbursement
Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
Paid time off
Long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-waterloo-medical-center-1) , an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-cedar-falls-medical-center) Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-oelwein-medical-center) , Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran