Laboratory Assistant-Laboratory-Days - PRN

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport • Gulfport, MS

21h

About The Position

Under the direction of the manager, the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for preparing samples for transport to the appropriate reference laboratory; and performing Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)-waived testing under supervision of a technologist/technician. The Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory patient registrations, processes orders, and records maintenance.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: No experience required
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service approach
• Completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Receives, processes, and delivers samples to analytical areas according to procedures and policy
• Monitors delivery systems and front desk for samples received
• Verifies and enters patient identification information on specimen labels
• Sorts and delivers laboratory specimens to specialized laboratory areas
• Prioritizes samples according to order status (STAT, ASAP, etc.) priority, and required turn-around-times
• Prepares samples to be shipped to a reference laboratory, following all specimen transport regulations; and completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing
• Verifies correct sample type, labeling, and transport criteria for reference lab samples
• Prepares samples for transport according to regulations; consulting with technicians/technologists concerning sample requirements when needed
• Scans reported results into Electronic Health Record (EHR) upon receipt of results from reference laboratory
• Completes CLIA-waived laboratory testing and enters results into EHR under the supervision of a laboratory technician / technologist
• Performs clerical duties for the front desk, admission processes, and maintenance of laboratory documents
• Responsible for monitoring and directing calls coming into the department
• Communicates appropriate information to the patient, lab staff, and interdisciplinary areas with excellent customer service
• Responsible for dispatching phlebotomists as requested
• Completes and verifies all lab registration processes on patients
• Responsible for entering physician orders into the Electronic Health Record system accurately and in a timely manner
• Fills supply orders for laboratory clients and clinics
• Responsible for distribution of reports and maintaining of laboratory documents and records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees