Laboratory Assistant II - FT - Days - MRH

About the Role

Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems (clinical lab and/or anatomic pathology), verifying specimen acceptability. Performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures, not requiring Medical Technologist or Histotechnologist interpretation, in accordance with established laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner.

Schedule: 5 days/week with rotating weekends and holidays. Phlebotomy experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
• Performs clerical duties and maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Provides laboratory customer service including request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, and result inquiries.
• Performs phlebotomy to ensure accurate and timely processing of lab test orders.
• Completes culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation when staffed in the Microbiology department.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training, including waived testing, routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, quality control, and safety checks.
• Provides support functions to technologists, including loading and maintaining instruments, preparing reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products, and performing maintenance and function checks.
• Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.
• Assists in the preparation and processing of bone marrow specimens.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Six (6) months of prior experience as a lab assistant.
• Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Accuracy & Quality
• Customer Service
• Organization Skills
• Problem Solving
• Responding to Change
• Specimen Handling, Accessioning, and Processing
• Standards of Behavior

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping: 60%
• Climbing: 40%
• Keyboard Entry: 60%
• Kneeling: 20%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 20%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 20%
• Reaching: 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
• Sitting: 60%
• Squatting: 40%
• Standing: 60%
• Walking: 60%
• Audible Speech: 60%
• Hearing Acuity: 60%
• Smelling Acuity: 60%
• Depth Perception: 60%
• Distinguish Color: 60%
• Seeing - Far: 60%
• Seeing - Near: 60%
• Exposure to Biohazardous Waste: 60%
• Exposure to Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
• Exposure to Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
• Exposure to Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
• Exposure to Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
• Exposure to Cytotoxic Chemicals: 40%
• Exposure to Dust: 40%
• Exposure to Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 40%
• Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals: 60%
• Exposure to Latex: 20%
• Use of Computer Monitor: 60%
• Exposure to Fire Risk: 40%
• Exposure to Hazardous Noise: 20%
• Use of Heating Devices: 60%
• Exposure to Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
• Exposure to Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
• Exposure to Potential Electric Shock: 40%
• Exposure to Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
• Exposure to Radiation: 20%
• Exposure to Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 40%

Complexity of Work: This role requires the ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers, basic knowledge of laboratory information systems, critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.