Medical Laboratory Assistant - Asbury Lab - PT - Day

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

47d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and processing patient samples for clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory testing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• 1 year Phlebotomy or laboratory experience.
• Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, particularly during busy times. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)
• Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures. (Required proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Processes specimens according to protocols, including specimen identification, specimen receiving, centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, transport, and any special handling considerations, such as time, temperature, or light that may affect testing.
• Evaluates for proper type and adequate volume of specimen for testing.
• Clearly and professionally communicates specimen collection information directly to health care providers and patients, whether internal or external customers.
• Reviews, orders, and clarifies health care provider orders for laboratory tests.
• Maintains accurate records for specimens at each step to ensure transparency and consistency throughout the system.
• Problem solves test orders and specimen requirements as needed.
• Performs and accurately reports point of care testing, including quality control and proficiency testing, as assigned.
• Monitors supplies and inventory for area of responsibility.
• Cleans and maintains specimen processing and testing benches and equipment.
• Alert to sources of error.
• Determines duplicate and incorrectly ordered tests.
• Follows procedures for confirmation of frequently misordered tests.
• Packages specimens per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and facilitates transfer of specimens to primary and reference laboratories.
• Supports and provides training to new team members as directed.
• Manages inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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