Medical Lab Assistant

Emory Healthcare/Emory University • Atlanta, GA • 4h ago

Overview

Shift: 7:30a-4p

Description

Performs and evaluates semi-technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens, test material/reagents, blood products, and quality control material. Works in various areas of the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories.

Duties may include registering patients, ordering tests, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples for testing.

Processes samples for testing including centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping.

Provides support for clinical testing including preparation of slides, loading instruments, and result reporting.

May perform waived and point-of-care testing. Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes.

Communicates with hospital nursing service, physicians, procurement agencies, and others regarding testing of laboratory specimens.

Communicates any issues quickly and respectfully. Reviews patient information and test orders on paper requisitions and computerized test requests.

Operates departmental computer programs to order laboratory tests appropriately; follows up on all specimens with incomplete information or questionable test orders.

Reconciles outstanding test orders that have not been resolved through standard operating procedures.

Verifies complte courier delivery. Enters specimen tracking, laboratory data and patient information in the computer.

Receives specimens appropriately and in a timely manner. Performs proper specimen registration and accessing in the computer, if necessary. Verifies and monitors all specimens received in laboratory for accurate packaging, labeling, and correct specimen collection requirements and are received appropriately.

Initiates appropriate action or intervention on unacceptable specimens, as needed.

Accurately labels and processes specimens for laboratory testing; ensures preservation of the integrity of each sample prior to distributing.

Processes all samples according to their order priority within the required time frame.

Assists with referral testing when requested.

Maintains the stock of commonly used supplies, performing routine inspections of supply levels to ensure adequate availability.

Routinely uses laboratory equipment/instruments. Performs troubleshooting as necessary.

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and calibrates instruments as required.

Participates in quality improvement.

Maintains accurate and complete documentation on processes/procedures, patient information, and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with all accreditation regulations.

Observes universal precautions, barrier protection methods and infection control and isolation procedures when working with body fluids and other contagions to ensure a safe work environment.

Practices the principles of sterile technique and other infection control policies and standards.

Takes the necessary precautions in keeping with laboratory, organizational and other safety mandates.

Escalates issues, problems, and opportunities to supervisory level for resolution.

May perform venipuncture as required.

Attends educational in-services and training classes as appropriate.

Works with leader to formulate a plan for professional development. Perform other duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division The Emory Clinic

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30308

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department TEC GynOb REI

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 160856

Job Category Laboratory

Schedule 7:30a-4p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $19.85/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $23.60/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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