Tenet Healthcare

JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor.

Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including:

• Emergency care 24/7
• Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology
• Cardiovascular services
• Maternity care and pediatric services
• Ambulatory surgery center
• Imaging services
• Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

GENERAL DUTIES:

Assists Pathologist and Histology Department as directed. Provides specimen processing support, specimen registration, retrieval and disposition of pathology specimens throughout the hospital. Assuring proper maintenance of equipment, provision of adequate supplies and cleanliness of the Surgical Pathology suite (Tissue Lab). Assures that Laboratory responsibilities for the Morgue are carried out. Prepare formalin and formalin fixed tissue for disposal.

Access to and transcription of dictated reports, demographics, and orders with Patient Health Information related to job function.

Shift: Rotating

Hours:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPT Phlebotomy certification

Preferred:

• Previous Laboratory or Pathology experience

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Works accurately according to procedure manual and supervisor’s instructions.
• Verifies proper specimen/test/patient identification..
• Enters orders, documents on logs/worksheets and performs result entry within acceptable departmental limits.
• Takes responsibility for completion of daily routine duties assigned to work area..
• Performs and documents appropriate quality controls records daily or as specified.
• Maintains neat, organized records and work station.
• Understands and retains knowledge of department procedures.
• Uses available time productively, producing acceptable quantity of work.
• Performs safe handling of chemicals, disposal of old tissue specimens and processing of waste formalin in accordance with OSHA, CAP and TJC requirements..
• Flexibility to assist other areas if necessary or requested.
• Correlates physiological and psychological differences created by age, sex, and abilities to appropriate components of client, co-worker interactions.
• Reports to work as scheduled, in accordance with Clinical Laboratory and Hospital policy and takes responsibility to prevent absences and tardiness.
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policies regarding appropriate notification of sick call.
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policy regarding breaks and lunch periods including missed lunch policy
• Complies with Hospital and Laboratory policies regarding scheduled time off requests
• Practices appropriate safety and infection control procedures at all times including the use of required personal protective equipment.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas.
• Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel immediately.
• Attends all mandatory safety sessions.
• Accepts work assignment readily
• Supports all Lab and Hospital structural standards (i.e. policies, procedures and regulations)
• Understands and respects the “chain of command” in the Laboratory utilizing it to organize workflow and solve problems as needed.
• Wears photo I.D. badge at all times while on hospital property.
• Provides proper identification in personal and phone communications
• Respects the patient’s right to privacy by only discussing clinically relevant information in appropriate surrounding.
• Responds to difficult situations with self-control and positive attitude.
• Communicates with co-workers with clarity and respect
• Shares responsibilities and willingly offers assistance to co-workers.
• Recognizes and acknowledges the contribution of each department/specialty. Encourages interdepartmental communication and team-work.
• Sensitive to cultural, religious, sexual diversity

Who We Are

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Our Story

We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Impact Today

Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.

Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.

Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.