Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem - Days - MHP
About the role
Memorial laboratory professionals prioritize accuracy and patient care, ensuring timely and accurate results through adherence to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing.
Responsibilities
- Registers and accessiones orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems (clinical lab and/or anatomic pathology)
- Verifies specimen acceptability
- Performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures in accordance with established laboratory policy
- Provides laboratory customer service, including request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiries, etc.
- Performs clerical duties
- Maintains equipment and supplies
- Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner
- Aids in receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens
Competencies
- ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- ORGANIZATION SKILLS
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- SPECIMEN HANDLING
- ACCESSIONING
- PROCESSING
Education and Certification Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Certification in Phlebotomy preferred
Other Information
- Complexity of Work: Requires effective communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills; works in a stressful environment; takes 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/Carrying Patients: 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs: 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs: 20%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs: 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs: 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs: 20%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs: 0%
- Reaching: 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg: 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
- Squatting: 40%
- Standing: 60%
- Walking: 60%
- Audible Speech: 60%
- Hearing Acuity: 60%
- Smelling Acuity: 60%
- Taste Discrimination: 0%
- Depth Perception: 60%
- Distinguishing Color: 60%
- Seeing - Far: 60%
- Seeing - Near: 60%
- 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%
- Asbestos: 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals: 40%
- Dust: 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 40%
- Hazardous Chemicals: 60%
- Hazardous Medication: 0%
- Latex: 20%
- Computer Monitor: 60%
- Domestic Animals: 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold: 0%
- Fire Risk: 40%
- Hazardous Noise: 20%
- Heating Devices: 60%
- Hypoxia: 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights: 0%
- Magnetic Fields: 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
- Potential Electric Shock: 40%
- Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
- Radiation: 20%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights: 0%
- Unprotected Heights: 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 40%
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post-offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net