Laboratory Assistant II - FT - Nights - MRH

Summary

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. 5 days/week. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties. Also maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Provides laboratory customer service to include request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc.
• Performs the phlebotomy function to ensure accurate and timely processing of lab test orders.
• Completes culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation when staffed in 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 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.
• Assists in the preparation and processing of bone marrow specimens.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.

Competencies

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

Education and Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required). Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.

Qualifications

• Complexity of Work: This role requires the ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers, basic knowledge of laboratory information systems, requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision, and must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Required Work Experience: Six (6) months of prior experience as a lab assistant.

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 26 - 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%
• Biohazardous 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%