Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Celina laboratory (7:00am - 3:30pm) and Urgent Care (3:30pm - 11:30pm) through the week. Potential to be cross trained at the Hospital.
Status: Full Time; 8 shifts per bi weekly pay period
Weekends: Yes/ Rotation; Urgent Care (1:15pm - 9:45pm)
Holidays: Yes/ Rotation; Urgent Care (1:15pm - 9:45pm)
We currently have an opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant in our Laboratory. This position reports to the Laboratory Manager.
Experience:
High school graduatePrevious Laboratory experience preferred.
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Lab Tech Assistant prepares specimens for analysis by accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems, verifying specimen acceptability. Performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures, not requiring Medical Technologist interpretation, in accordance with established laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Performs waived and limited moderately complex testing as defined by CLIA. Performs and reports testing and quality control procedures according to established protocols; evaluates specimen acceptability and implements corrective action within scope of training. Provides support functions to technologists including the loading and maintaining of analyzers, making up of reagents, and maintenance and function checks. Recognizes instrument and equipment malfunctions and keeps appropriate person(s) informed of problems, issues, and resolutions as needed. Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, and safety checks. Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Follows established guidelines for centrifugation and aliquoting of samples. Uses computer programs to track specimen transport and minimizes lost specimens. Provides laboratory customer service to include request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc. Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies. Culture setup of microbiology samples Phlebotomist duties as needed.
Skill/Ability:
Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills in role.Ability to work independently and as a team player.Positive service oriented interpersonal, written, and verbal skills are required.Willingness to learn other departmental related functions.Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Hendersonville Senior Services LLC |
Hendersonville Senior Services LLC |
KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC |