Laboratory Assistant ( Days Shifts

Position: Laboratory Assistant ( Days Shifts, Full-Time)
** Description*
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Location:

Lancaster

Hours:

40 Hrs., Full-Time, day Shift Mon-Fri/ Some weekends/Holidays 7:30 am-4

Pm

Key strengths:
Computer (Word, Excel, Power point), data entry, organizational, time management, customer service focused, positive attitude

Summary:

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Position Summary:

Processes patient specimens and performs technical and clerical tasks in various areas of the laboratory.  These tasks include, but are not limited to, gross room assistance, cytology specimen processing, microbiology specimen planting, Corelab processing, Point-of-Care and Reference Testing.

+ Qualified individuals must have the ability  with or without reasonable accommodation  to perform the following duties:

+ Identifies specimens and accurately matches identification parameters.  Correctly labels all specimen types.  Takes action to reconcile identification concerns.

+ Competently processes specimens within specified lab area.

+ Performs clerical functions such as answering the phone, checking physician orders on requisitions and document filing.

+ Enters specimen information and related data into laboratory information system  LIS .

+ Identifies and resolves problems within area of expertise.

+ Ability to operate instrumentation appropriate to specified lab area.

+ The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

+ Use of a variety of computer systems as needed for assignments.

+ Trains employees as assigned in areas of expertise.

+ Provides input on peer evaluations in a timely fashion.

+ Performs inventory duties within a team setting.

+ Participates in multidisciplinary teams and projects as needed.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

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Minimum Required Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or equivalent  GED .

+ A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

+ Six  6  months employment in a healthcare setting.

+ Six  6  months receptionist clerical  data entry experience in a healthcare setting with medical terminology, and computer experience.

+ Ability to perform tasks using Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and other applicable computer programs.

+ ATTENTION CONCENTRATION - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:

+ The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously.  It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.

+ NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY - The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:

+ The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively.
change frequently.  The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions in mandatory.

+ PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING - The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think  in order to solve a problem  by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:

+ The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions.  Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary.  The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

+ The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations.  These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act:

+ Repetitive work:
Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.

+ Performing under stressful conditions:
Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

+ Variety and change:
Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or…