Laboratory Assistant II - PT - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare

10d•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. Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems (clinical lab and/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 (Required)
Six (6) months of prior experience as a lab assistant.
Phlebotomy experience is needed
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

Completes culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation when staffed in Microbiology department.
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.
Performs the phlebotomy function to ensure accurate and timely processing of lab test orders.
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.