Laboratory Assistant II

Oklahoma Heart Hospital • Oklahoma City, OK

3d

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II works under the general supervision of the Team Leader or Medical Technologist and performs specimen accessioning, specimen preparation, clerical registration, and phlebotomy duties associated with the laboratory. The role interacts with patients, physicians, nurses, laboratory staff, department managers, team leaders, and administration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Knowledge of laboratory tests, test requirements, and terminology.
• Ability to manipulate, calibrate, and troubleshoot electronic, clinical, specialty, and computer equipment in the hospital, and to perform tasks at a user level.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience in central processing and/or phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect specimens for appropriate volume, condition, collection, and documentation for requested procedures, with no more than one failure per month.
• Verify and clarify conflicting or unclear orders with physicians and/or nursing staff within one hour.
• Prepare specimens for testing according to written protocols.
• Process and distribute specimens promptly to the appropriate testing areas to avoid delaying results.
• Complete paperwork with the information specified in laboratory protocols.
• Scan orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
• Continuing education and professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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