Medical Lab Assistant-29296

Summary

This position is responsible for supporting laboratory operations by accepting, preparing, and processing specimens; maintaining laboratory equipment; and ensuring accurate data entry and specimen tracking.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent PLUS two years of documented work experience using formal, standard laboratory procedures
• OR an Associate Degree from an accredited institution in any of the following areas: Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science

Responsibilities

• Performs multiple computer entry, inquiry, and receiving functions
• Performs transcription of laboratory orders and registration activities when needed
• Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills on the phone and in person
• Calls critical results, documents to whom and that a "read back" was performed and within the expected time frame
• Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure; prepares specimens accordingly for transport or delivery
• Recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems
• Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area
• Labels and processes specimens properly
• Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained; all testing must be done following Rush-approved Policies and Procedures
• Performs required preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation
• Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel (e.g., supervisors) of problems; able to recognize when additional help is needed and seek out that help
• Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift
• Accepts no inappropriate specimens; notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification
• Delivers specimens to RUSH laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation
• Additional job duties will be defined by the laboratory's specific bench or assignment competencies

Pay

$17.63 - $24.91 per hour

Schedule

8-hour shifts, 6:00AM – 2:30PM, Full Time