Sr. Laboratory Assistant (Full-Time, Evening Shift)

• Interacts with Laboratory Information System for data entry, report recovery, and report distribution in inpatient setting. Enters the billing information into Hospital Information System. Processes laboratory orders for billing. Prepares laboratory reports and distribute to ordering individual.
• Collects, processes, and preserves specimens in inpatient settings. Performs clerical duties to process and report test results. Prioritize based on order status (STAT, ASAP, routine). Communicates effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices to facilitate the flow and quality.
• Processes and maintains records of specimens sent to reference labs. Assists in inventory management including ordering supplies and stocking supplies. Performs billing duties which may include running reports, and responding to biller requests.
• Completes microbiology pre-analytical procedures and documentation for laboratory testing according to laboratory policies including quality control standards, calibrations, and documentation. Documents quality control, calibration and test results.
• Assists Clinical Lab Scientist with operation of instrumentation. Consults with a clinical laboratory scientist or phlebotomy supervisor when difficulties are encountered in phlebotomy, test selection, or specimen processing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.