Lead Lab Assistant - Pathology Lab Surgical Pathalogy Consults - Full Time, Evening (8HRS)

Stanford Health Care

82d • $38 - $43

About The Position

Is responsible for managing the workflow of assigned areas in the Clinical Laboratory or Anatomic Pathology, designing and maintaining schedules. Participates in updating and maintaining procedures, maintaining adequate levels of supplies and training staff to ensure optimum delivery of quality laboratory services. Acts as a resource for problem resolution in assigned areas of the Clinical Laboratory or Anatomic Pathology and collaborates with the Section supervisor to resolve Human Resource issues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with a variety of professional, technical and nontechnical staff.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform and complete duties with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English effectively.
• Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the procedures, policies, systems and equipment used within assigned areas.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory testing procedures and laboratory precautions.
• Data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises the Supervisor of the need for changes in staffing, supplies, equipment, physical facilities, procedures and policies.
• Assists in assuring that laboratory procedures and policies are followed; that work is timely, accurate and of high quality.
• Coordinates distribution and flow of work, ensures timely and accurate handling of specimens and reports.
• Communicates regularly with Supervisor to keep him/her informed of activities, changes, ergonomic issues and problems within the laboratory.
• Designs and maintains appropriate work schedules for staff in assigned areas, adjusting staffing to match workload.
• Performs all Laboratory Assistant duties in assigned area(s) and provides backup coverage for various positions.
• Maintains statistics and records such as workload, attendance, and utilization as required.
• Monitors and oversees training of new Laboratory Assistants.
• Participates in and enforces life-safety, biohazard/hazardous waste, infection control, and risk management policies.
• Participates in the competency assessment of all Laboratory Assistant personnel within assigned areas.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees