Medical Laboratory Assistant - PRN - Lourdes Main Campus

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory. Assists laboratory personnel with laboratory procedures. May perform some moderate complex tests and support clerical duties. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate, plan, and utilize time efficiently to prioritize and organize duties/workload.
• Maintain inventory supply in work area to ensure efficient departmental operations, minimizing duplication of energy and service.
• Demonstrate initiative in change adaptation, especially those not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Perform non-complex laboratory testing.
• Assist in care and maintenance of laboratory work areas and equipment.
• Handle all pre-analytical specimen handling and facilitate workflow in and out of the laboratory.
• Understand specimen requirements for each test and evaluate specimens for proper identification and integrity through visual checks and result evaluation.
• Ensure proper specimen identification and recognize discrepancies, including troubleshooting and documentation.
• Follow protocol for instrument maintenance, running controls, and accepting, verifying, and recording QC results.
• Recognize and refer problems and questions outside of own expertise to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Comply with regulatory standards applicable to area(s) of responsibility.
• Comply with organizational/departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to, confidentiality, safety, cooperation, flexibility, and attendance.
• Contribute to performance improvement activities of areas of responsibility.
• Comply with mandatory regulatory and credentialing requirements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Interact with coworkers in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative work environment.
• Interact with clients, patients, physicians, and other hospital personnel to maintain good customer relations and quality health care.
• Assist other areas when own workload allows or when a customer service need arises.
• Effectively communicate pertinent information to ensure continuity of care.
• Act as a mentor in the training of students and new employees while fostering interest and knowledge.
• Assume responsibility of departmental operations in absence of supervisor.
• Serve as an ambassador for the department and health system.
• Demonstrate the Mission and act in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care.
• Demonstrate pride in the professionalism of personal appearance and that of the facility.
• Recognize effective communication by listening attentively to customers and addressing concerns.
• Respect the privacy and confidentiality needs of each customer.
• Demonstrate selflessness by supporting and cooperating within the department and within the organization.
• Consistently perform 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service, and Quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training: Comfortable working with multiple computer applications.
• Must obtain Louisiana License as Medical Lab Assistant by LSBME within one (1) year of employment.