Laboratory Assistant I - PRN - AAMC
Luminis HealthAnnapolis, Maryland, United States · Posted 8 days agoDescription
Position Objective
Provides support to the technical staff in the delivery of medical laboratory information related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement. Explores opportunities to add value to job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and taking ownership of the outcome. Proactively finds other work-related tasks during low census.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Labels and disposes of biohazard and/or chemical waste according to regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand offs).
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; and storing supplies according to manufacturer's recommended conditions. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides clinical laboratory information by answering questions and requests. Participates in the training of new staff by serving as a mentor.
- Determines and executes the best method for obtaining biological specimens from patients of all ages (if required) to include venipuncture, capillary, and heel-stick puncture to ensure quality specimen for testing. Processes gynecological and non-gynecologic specimens for microscopic evaluation (if required), including instrument processing, staining, changing reagents, and cover-slipping. Performs functions to established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.
- Registers patients accurately in the Hospital Information System. Orders or accessions appropriate tests as requested by an authorized provider by accurately reading and interpreting orders and being familiar with test mnemonics and components. Responds to requests for lab results and sends appropriate scheduled reports.
- Prepares aliquots and processes samples for referral to outside labs; distributes specimens to testing or processing locations according to established standard work.
- Operates and maintains laboratory equipment. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability.
- Actively participates in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.). Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basis and follows up on issues (troubleshoots).
Educational/Experience Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Six months experience working in an acute care facility in an equivalent role.
Required License/Certifications
N/A
- MLA(ASCP) or PBT(ASCP), preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
- May require travel to various locations.
Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands
There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.
Pay Range
$17.50 — $26 USD per hour
Luminis Health Benefits Overview
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status
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