MH Lab Assistant I

About the Role

Performs, under minimal supervision, clinical tasks such as low complexity testing, specimen processing including reference testing, data input, microbiology planting, supply orders, clerical duties as needed, and point of care testing. Employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Works in a team environment to accomplish Laboratory goals
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Technology and answers inquiries from physicians and other health care professionals
• May be required to mentor new employees and students
• Prepares specimens for testing, including separating specimens for reference labs
• Inputs reference results into the EHR
• Orders supplies for the laboratory and prepares supplies for doctor's offices
• Performs low complexity testing in various departments
• Assists Microbiology departments with planting and send outs
• Assists Histology department with processing and clerical support
• Assists Cytology department with processing and clerical support
• Helps maintain proper inventory in department
• Assists point of care coordinator with Life Scan glucose meters when needed
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all computer tasks associated with job responsibilities
• Applies step-by-step problem solving and thinking patterns
• Performs other tasks as needed

Management of Time and Resources

• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame
• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities
• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships
• Is reliable in respect to attendance and punctuality
• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes

Quality

• Is part of a team effort to ensure quality services
• Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns
• Produces quality results
• Continually strives to improve the quality of work
• Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed

Required Qualifications

• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect, and compassion
• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately
• Responds to requests in a timely manner
• Handles interruptions in a skillful way
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor
• Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction
• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (e.g., in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups, and on-the-job training)
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate
• Demonstrates an understanding of relevant Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located

Education

High school diploma or GED, or a minimum of one year related experience in a laboratory work setting required.

Pay

$18.08-$26.34 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Location

Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780