Firelands Regional Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Sandusky, OH
1,001-5,000 employees
Hospitals

Firelands Health is seeking a dedicated individual to join our laboratory team. Located in Sandusky, a town recognized as the 'Best Coastal Small Town in America', this position offers a unique opportunity to live and work in a beautiful area along the shores of Lake Erie. We prioritize work/life balance and provide support to help you manage your personal life while building a career, with flexible scheduling options available. Our employee-centric approach includes benefits such as a 401(k), health and wellness offerings, and monthly employee events.

  • Prepare and label specimen slides (Gram stains, peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirations)
  • Manage lab supply inventory
  • Prepare, assess integrity, and document reagents and controls
  • Load specimens onto automated processors and initiate testing
  • Recognize and mitigate testing errors
  • Perform waived tests across the department
  • Conduct analyzer calibrations
  • Perform quality control for test systems
  • Understand resulting guidelines, including critical values and delta checks
  • Setup specimen plates in Microbiology
  • Visually inspect specimens for quality
  • Log specimens into the lab information system
  • Distribute specimens to testing areas following triage guidelines
  • Follow proper specimen/patient identification processes
  • Perform clerical duties including short-registration and order entry
  • Investigate and resolve problems on orders and specimens
  • Familiarize with correct specimen types and processing procedures
  • Dispose of biohazardous material
  • Perform specimen storage and retrieval
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous hospital laboratory experience preferred
  • Basic clerical skills such as typing, filing, medical terminology, and computer literacy
  • Ability to lift objects up to 25 lbs
  • CPR/BLS certification preferred
  • Excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills
  • Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently
  • Knowledge of emergency codes and compliance with OSHA regulations
  • Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period
  • Previous lab experience and/or medical background preferred
  • 401(k)
  • Health and wellness offerings
  • Monthly employee events
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