Physician Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Laboratory experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform assigned laboratory procedures and equipment tasks within the scope of training.
• Knowledge or skills in active listening, critical thinking, verbal and written communication, monitoring, science, judgment and decision making, time management, customer service, problem solving, medical terminology, office machine operation, phlebotomy collection, and software.
• Ability to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including manual dexterity, shift work, reaching above shoulder, repetitive arm and hand movements, finger dexterity, and required visual and auditory abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry.
• Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Register and accession orders using the Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems, and verify specimen acceptability.
• Perform waived and limited moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA.
• Perform and report testing and quality control procedures according to established protocols; evaluate specimen acceptability and take corrective action within the scope of training.
• Support technologists by loading and maintaining instruments; preparing reagents; thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing blood products; and performing maintenance and function checks.
• Recognize instrument and equipment malfunctions and keep appropriate personnel informed of problems, issues, and resolutions.
• Operate, maintain, and repair clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training, including routine preventive maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks.
• Register patients, enter insurance information, accession, triage, and process specimens for testing and transit; follow guidelines for centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Use computer programs to track specimen transport and minimize lost specimens.
• Provide laboratory customer service, including handling add-on requests, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, and result inquiries.
• Maintain inventory levels and stock supplies.
• When assigned to Microbiology, set up cultures for microbiology samples, prepare gram stains, and perform the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.