Laboratory Assistant II - FT - Evenings - MHW

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 Histology Technologist interpretation, in accordance with established laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner.

5 days a week. Weekends required. Experience in working in a hospital or reference laboratory is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

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.

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:

• Bio hazardous Waste: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals: 40%
• Dust: 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals: 60%
• Latex: 20%
• Computer Monitor: 60%
• Fire Risk: 40%
• Hazardous Noise: 20%
• Heating Devices: 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
• Potential Electric Shock: 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
• Radiation: 20%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 40%

Shift: Evenings