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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - PT - Evening
The role involves supporting technical professionals by performing clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory testing, which includes reviewing and verifying healthcare provider orders, processing specimens according to protocol, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. Responsibilities also extend to performing waived tests, packaging specimens for transport, handling deceased patient intake, and providing support and training to new team members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have at least one year of experience in Phlebotomy or a laboratory setting. Required proficiencies include following safety guidelines, the ability to multitask and prioritize, understanding instructions, following directions accurately, and maintaining strong attention to detail.
high schoolSafety ProceduresAttention To DetailMulti-taskingPrioritizationPhlebotomySpecimen ProcessingInventory MonitoringAliquotingSpecimen CollectionCentrifugationSpecimen IntegritySpecimen TransportSpecimen StorageLaboratory ExperienceOsha GuidelinesWaived Test Systems
Job description
Position Status
Part time
Shift: Second Shift (Evenings -
Less than 12 hours per shift) (United
States of
America)
Hours per week: 20
Job
Information
Exemption
Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Responsible for supporting the laboratory's technical professionals and technicians in the performance of clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory testing. Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Experience Qualifications 1 year Phlebotomy or laboratory experience. Preferred Skills and Abilities 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) Knowledge of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures. (Preferred proficiency) Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency) Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency) What you will do Reviews, clarifies and verifies healthcare provider orders for laboratory tests. Orders tests and receives specimens in the electronic health record. Follows protocols for patient and specimen identification. Understands the basics of specimen collection and complications that can impact analytical results. Communicates specimen collection information directly to healthcare providers and patients as needed. Understands specimen integrity and acceptability of a specimen for testing. Processes specimens according to correct protocol--centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, transport, special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light). Evaluates for proper type and adequate volume of specimen. Distributes specimens and/or prepared slides to the appropriate testing personnel/section. Acts as a support person for internal and external customers with regards to problem solving. Answers questions regarding test orders and specimen requirements. Perform and report results on waived test systems. Monitors supplies and inventory for area of responsibility. Cleans and maintains specimen processing and testing benches and equipment. Supports testing in assigned departments. May include (1) Preparation, labeling and staining of slides (manually and/or automated); (2) Microbiology set-up/plating; (3) Preparation of reagents, standards and controls; (4) Running analytical instrumentation under the supervision of technical staff; (5) Performing quality control and/or routine maintenance on equipment. Alert to sources of error. Determines duplicate and incorrectly ordered tests. Follows procedures for confirmation of frequently misordered tests. Package specimens per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and facilitates transfer of specimens to primary and/or reference laboratories. Intake, documentation, and discharge of deceased patients from morgue. Supports and provides training to new team members as directed. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Not Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget
Responsibility
No
Budget
Responsibility
Physical
Demands
Balancing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Carrying:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot
Coordination:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Feeling:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Grasping (Fine
Motor):
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Grasping (Gross
Hand):
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Handling:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Hearing:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Kneeling:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting:
Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
Pulling:
Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
Pushing:
Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Forward):
Frequently 3-5
Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Overhead):
Occasionally 1-3
Hours up to 25 lbs
Repetitive
Motions:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Sitting:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Standing:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Stooping:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Talking:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Walking:
Frequently 3-5
Hours
Working
Conditions
Chemical:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Dusts:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Explosive:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious
Diseases:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Mechanical:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle
Stick:
Occasionally 1-3
Hours
Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Risk of
Exposure to
Blood and
Body
Fluids:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
Hazards (other):
Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration:
Rarely less than 1 hour
Working
Conditions
Comments: Occasionally works with weak acidic and basic chemicals. Some positions work with formalin and other preservation chemicals. Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.
Nursing
nursingcareers@stormontvail.org
Allied
Health: alliedhealth@stormontvail.org
Ancillary: ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start?
Reach out to our
Career
Counselor,
Morgan
Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
