Laboratory Assistant - Evangelical Core Labs - Days

Full time (72 hours biweekly)
6:45 am-7:15 pm, 4-week schedule rotation w/ weekends & holidays.

General Summary

Performs a variety of general support and some technical duties in specimen processing clerical office, send out testing, other assigned areas, and/or a technical section. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor. May prepare cytology slides and pathology specimens

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision; records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.


• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.


• Trains other employees in day-to-day procedures.


• May receive specimens into the laboratory, process specimens, deliver specimens to on- and off-site locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.


• May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations. May prepare/distill chemical solutions.


• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.


• Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.


• May review physician orders for supporting documentation.


• Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.

Common Expectations:

• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers.


• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.


• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.


• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.


• Maintains required records, reports, and statistics as directed.


• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Courses and Training:

• Medical terminology. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communications and computer skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits


• Retirement savings plan


• Paid time off (PTO)


• Education assistance


• Financial education and support, including DailyPay


• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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