Laboratory Assistant - Part-time - AAMC

Position Objective

Provides support to the technical staff in the delivery of medical laboratory information related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Responsibilities

• Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement.
• Explores opportunities to add value to job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and taking ownership of the outcome.
• Proactively finds other work-related tasks during low census.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Labels and disposes of biohazard and/or chemical waste according to regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand offs).
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; and storing supplies according to manufacturer’s recommended conditions.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides clinical laboratory information by answering questions and requests.
• Participates in the training of new staff by serving as a mentor.
• Determines and executes the best method for obtaining biological specimens from patients of all ages (if required) to include venipuncture, capillary, and heel-stick puncture to ensure quality specimen for testing.
• Processes gynecological and non-gynecologic specimens for microscopic evaluation (if required), including instrument processing, staining, changing reagents, and cover-slipping.
• Performs functions to established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.
• Registers patients accurately in the Hospital Information System.
• Orders or accessions appropriate tests as requested by an authorized provider by accurately reading and interpreting orders and being familiar with test mnemonics and components.
• Responds to requests for lab results and sends appropriate scheduled reports.
• Prepares aliquots and processes samples for referral to outside labs; distributes specimens to testing or processing locations according to established standard work.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability.
• Actively participate in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.).
• Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basis and follows up on issues (troubleshoots).

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Six months experience working in an acute care facility in an equivalent role

Required License/Certifications: N/A; MLA(ASCP) or PBT(ASCP) preferred.

Skills

Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization. May require travel to various locations.

Working Conditions

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Pay

Pay Range $17.50—$26 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more