Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem - Days - MHP

Memorial Healthcare • Pembroke, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision. Summary: 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

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• ACCURACY & QUALITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Six (6) months of prior experience as a lab assistant.
• This role requires the 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 and the ability to work with minimal supervision, and must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.

What This Job Offers

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