Skills Checklist

Medical Lab Assistant Checklist

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GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Supervisor experience
National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures
Awareness of HCAHPS
Accurate Patient Identification
Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy
Use proper body mechanics
Use of transfer/lifting Devices
Infection Control
Universal Precautions
Isolation Precautions
Minimize fall risks
Crash Cart
Defibrillator
Care of patient in Restraints
Obtain Vital Signs
Patient/Family education
Ensures HIPAA compliance

GENERAL LABORATORY:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Centrifuge operation and maintenance
Refractometer operation and maintenance
Cytospin operation and maintenance
Hood operation and maintenance
Proper storage of specimens for later testing
Departmental record completion
Departmental sample preparation
Referral testing – sample requirements, packaging reporting
Patient and sample identification
Collection of samples
Specimen Labeling
General Venipuncture
Heel stick
Finger Stick
Whole blood bedside glucose testing
Preparation of peripheral blood smears
Collection of specimens for microbiology
Emergency identification procedure
Specimen collection for drug testing
Handling of biohazardous materials/waste
Guidelines for specimen rejection/acceptance
Standard precautions
Isolation precautions
Electronic documentation

TESTING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Daily startup procedure
Run and review Q.C.
Perform CBC testing
Perform PT and APTT Testing
Perform urinalysis microscopic procedures
Perform dipstick procedures
Perform confirmation testing for positive results
Kit testing (RPR, H. Influenza, Monotest UPT, RSV, Strep A Screen, Rotavirus, etc.)
Culture Routine, Collection, and Setup
Culture Collection Procedure
Set Up Culture According to Protocols
Proper Planting Techniques
Seek Assistance for Critical or Absurd Results
Report Acceptable Results
Save/Archive/File Patient Results Per Policy
Perform Preventative Maintenance
Ability to Troubleshoot Instruments per Policy

DATA MANAGEMENT, RECORD KEEPING,

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Epic Computerized charting
Cerner
Meditech
McKesson
Other computerized charting platforms
Data entry for patient and sample information
Accurate Record keeping for specimens, tests, and results
Report generating

QUALITY CONTROL & SAFETY:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Quality control checks
Equipment checks and tests
Problem identification and invalid result review
Adherence to safety protocols for handling biohazardous materials

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Effective communication with laboratory staff
Effective communication with other healthcare professionals
Effective communication with patients

CYTOLOGIC SPECIFIC:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Assist with collection of bronchoscopy
Assist with Fine Needle Aspiration
Assist with Cyst Aspiration
Assist with Buccal Smears
Assist with Renal Biopsies
Assist with Effusions
Assist with Pleural Biopsies
Assist with Cytogenetics Prep
Logging and Accessioning of Specimens
Fixation of Specimens
Staining and Coverslipping
Processing of Specimens by Centrifuge Method
Processing by Cytocentrifuge Method
Filing Slides, Requisitions, and Reports
Carbowax Preparation
Cresyl Violet Preparation
3% Amphyl Preparation
10% Bleach Preparation
Scott’s Tap Water Preparation
Saponin Preparation
Centrifuge Operation and Maintenance
Fume/Biological Hood Operation and Maintenance

BASIC MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Medical terminology and abbreviations
Test Accuracy
Patient Safety

PROBLEM-SOLVING, CRITICAL THINKING

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Ability to identify and troubleshoot common issues that may arise
Decision-making ability based on protocols and guidelines
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
Follow professional codes of conduct

WORK SETTING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Hospital
Outpatient
Small Facility
Large/Regional Teaching Facility
Clinic setting

AGE-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *

Newborn / neonate (birth-30 days)
Infant (31 days-1 year)
Toddler (ages 2-3 years)
Preschool (ages 4-5 years)
School age (ages 6-12 years)
Adolescent (ages 13-21 years)
Young adult (ages 22-39 years)
Adult (ages 40-64 years)
Older adult (ages 65-79 years)
Elderly (ages 80+ years)