Laboratory Assistant, AAMC Lab Management Collection, Full Time, 1st Shift

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs and documents routine laboratory specimen processing, specimen procurement, and limited testing (as defined by education).
• Verifies patient and specimen identification as demonstrated by having no patient ID errors.
• Verifies that equipment is functioning in a proper manner.
• Assists in training laboratory staff.
• Adheres to CAP regulations regarding the laboratory prep area.
• Prioritizes workload and performs testing in compliance with turnaround time goals.
• Demonstrates an ability to manage a complex task and is able to multitask and prioritize.
• Produces accuracy on routine and non-routine procedures with no serious errors.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of log sheets, worksheets, and records.
• Does equipment maintenance according to schedule.
• Follows through with suggestions for improvement.
• Uses the laboratory system for order entry, resulting reports (as indicated), inquiries, and other necessary functions.
• Communicates information to other members of the patient care team.
• Accepts assignment without complaint and follows the chain of command to resolve issues.
• Serves as a role model by always going the extra mile.
• Takes immediate and appropriate action with specimens marked stat.
• Identifies questionable patient ID information and follows through to resolve the problem and communicates to other team members along with proper documentation.
• Has positive co-worker feedback.
• Provides coverage as assigned.
• Complies with hospital attendance policy.
• Offers to work extra if needed.
• Plans breaks and meals considering patient and department needs.
• Returns from breaks and lunch in assigned time frame.
• Covers for co-workers during breaks.
• Follows laboratory vacation policy and has all schedule changes approved by management in advance.
• Makes efficient use of time.
• Complies with all safety regulations.
• Practices principles of safety (proper body mechanics, infection prevention, and emergency code response).
• Identifies potential safety problems and follows through by reporting to management.
• Ensures all reagents and chemicals are properly labeled and have HFPA label if indicated.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and attends all mandatory in-service programs to maintain and improve knowledge and skills.
• Participates in voluntary in-service programs in department.
• Completes annual health service.
• SUBMIT MONTHLY AND ANNUAL REPORTS WITHOUT BEING REPEATEDLY REMinded.

Job Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in life sciences or nursing preferred.
• A high school graduate or equivalent accepted.
• A mixture of education in life sciences or nursing with experience will be considered.