Lab Assistant II - Per Diem - Days - MHM

Memorial Healthcare System • Miramar, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems (clinical lab and/or anatomic pathology), verifying specimen acceptability. Performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures, not requiring Medical Technologist or Histology Technologist interpretation, in accordance with established laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Six (6) months of prior experience as a lab assistant.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers
• Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems
• Requires critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
• Assists in the preparation and processing of bone marrow specimens.
• Provides support functions to technologists including the loading and maintaining of instruments, making up of reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products, and maintenance and function checks.
• Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including waived testing, routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, quality control and safety checks.
• Completes culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation when staffed in Microbiology department.
• Performs the phlebotomy function to ensure accurate and timely processing of lab test orders.
• Provides laboratory customer service to include request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Also maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.

Benefits

• Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
• Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
• Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
• We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
• Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
• If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [email protected]

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED