Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Evening

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - FT - Evening page is loaded## Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - FT - Evening locations:
Topeka, KStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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21495

Position Status:

Full time

Shift: Second Shift (Evenings - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:40

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):
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