Physician Office Lab Assistant

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Shelby, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Office Lab Assistant will assess the urgency of a test and use this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed. This role involves preparing specimens for testing, verifying patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applying rules of specimen rejection and arranging for recollection. The assistant will use and maintain equipment and instruments used in test performance, document quality controls, perform minor troubleshooting, and maintain cleanliness of the work area. Additionally, the role includes preparing reagents as required for test performance, calculating, reporting, and recording test results, and analyzing results for critical values and reporting them immediately. The assistant will also oversee/participate in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing required.

Nice To Haves

• Performing complete blood counts
• Clinical training in the areas of phlebotomy
• Clinical training in medical office assisting
• Clinical training in nursing
• Clinical training in radiology

Responsibilities

• Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to prioritize the order in which tasks are performed.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions before testing, and applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
• Uses and maintains equipment and instruments used in test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results.
• Analyzes results for critical values and reports results immediately.
• Oversees/participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED