Laboratory Assistant - Muhlenberg Healthplex Lab

Entity

• Owensboro Health Medical Group |
• Department: Laboratory Muhlenberg |
• Work
• Hours: 7a-8p M-F, 8a-5p Sat-Sun |
• Weekend
• Requirements: As Needed | 1.0
• FTE
• Job
• Summary: Performs technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory.
• Job
• Responsibilities: Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens. Maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Orders supplies as needed. Confirms eligibility, verifies insurance benefits, referrals, and authorization for identified patient registrations. Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers. Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner. Performs clerical duties including supply distribution, answering phones, data entry, and filing. May perform venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection consistently using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures. May assist in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner. May perform waived Laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards.
• Skills and
• Attributes: Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Position
• Requirements: Work Experience No experience required Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire Licensure/Certification/Registration No licensure/certification/registration required
• Organizational
• Responsibilities: Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.
• Additional
• Job
• Information: This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
• Standard
• ADA
• Settings: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical
• Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)
• Standing:
• Frequently
• Walking:
• Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.:
• Occasionally
• Climbing:
• Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping:
• Frequently
• Kneeling:
• Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling:
• Occasionally
• Reaching:
• Frequently
• Talking:
• Frequently
• Hearing:
• Frequently
• Repetitive
• Foot/Leg
• Movements:
• Rarely
• Repetitive
• Hand/Arm
• Movements:
• Frequently
• Keyboard
• Data
• Entry:
• Frequently
• Running:
• Rarely
• Vision:
• Depth
• Perception:
• Frequently
• Vision:
• Distinguish
• Color:
• Frequently
• Vision:
• Seeing
• Far:
• Frequently
• Vision:
• Seeing
• Near:
• Frequently
• Hazardous
• Drug
• Risk
• Exposure:
• Risk
• Level: Low-Risk Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service. Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Click here to learn more about Owensboro Health. Can't find the opportunity you're looking for? Submit your information into our Talent Community to allow us to engage you if we find opportunities that we think may be of interest to you.