Laboratory Assistant II

Luminis Health•Lanham, MD

6d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Provides advanced support to technical staff in delivering medical laboratory information related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The role supports laboratory operations, specimen collection and processing, patient registration and test ordering, limited clinical laboratory testing or histology functions, instrument maintenance, quality activities, and the supply inventory. The position may require travel to various locations and has a reasonable expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The physical demands are classified as medium duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work cooperatively with people of varied personalities both inside and outside the organization.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in an acute care facility with similar duties.
MLA(ASCP) or PBT(ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Promote process improvement, identify opportunities to add value, take ownership of outcomes, and find other work-related tasks during low census.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment; comply with procedures, rules, and regulations; and label and dispose of biohazardous or chemical waste according to regulatory guidelines.
Maintain interdepartmental and intradepartmental workflow through cooperative handoffs.
Monitor laboratory supply inventory, anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, verify deliveries, store supplies according to manufacturer recommendations, and conserve resources.
Answer clinical laboratory questions and requests, and mentor new staff as part of their training.
Determine and perform the appropriate method of obtaining biological specimens from patients of all ages when required, including venipuncture, capillary, and heel-stick puncture.
When required, process gynecological and non-gynecologic specimens for microscopic evaluation, including instrument processing, staining, reagent changes, and cover-slipping.
Register patients accurately in the Hospital Information System; order or accession tests requested by authorized providers by accurately interpreting orders and test mnemonics and components; respond to result requests; and send scheduled reports.
Perform limited clinical laboratory tests within the scope of CLIA 42 CFR 493.1423 or limited histology functions, as applicable.
Prepare aliquots and process samples for referral to outside laboratories; distribute specimens to testing or processing locations according to established standard work; and participate in external proficiency testing.
Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot problems to the full extent of ability.
Participate in the laboratory quality plan or program, including investigative reports and notification of delays; perform and document daily quality controls for each laboratory procedure and follow up on issues.
Perform work according to established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Employee referral bonus program
Paid holidays
Disability coverage
Life and AD&D coverage for full-time employees
Wellness programs
Employee assistance programs