Clinical Laboratory Aide

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Aide performs various technical and clerical functions, under the supervision of a qualified technical employee. Duties may include: order entry, specimen processing, instrument preparation, delivery, storage and retrieval activities. The standard of ethical and professional performance must be consistent with established medical laboratory practice.

Requirements

• Organization skills
• Manual dexterity
• Customer service skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Computer skills
• Demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months experience in a clinical or microbiology laboratory and/or one (1) year experience in handling biological specimens preferred.
• Medical terminology, knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures and protocols are preferred.
• Knowledge of MISYS LIS, HIS and admitting policies and procedures are preferred.
• Job shadow in Microbiology and/or Histology may be required commensurate to experience in either department.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, processes and accessions specimens for testing procedures
• Assists technical personnel with pre and post analytical duties
• Answering telephones, communication and documentation, department/instrument maintenance duties, supply management, maintain department conditions, manage sample storage, and miscellaneous duties as needed for test preparation and completion.
• Registers specimens following all the Patient Access department protocols.
• Orders tests in LIS /CoPath systems, processes samples accurately and efficiently to ensure specimen integrity and identity.
• Receives specimens in the laboratory information system and distributes specimens to various departments for testing.
• Retrieves specimens from storage for add on or repeat testing.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback for patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED