Laboratory Assistant II

Luminis Health:
Laboratory Assistant II

Provides advanced support to the technical staff in the delivery of medical laboratory information related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

• Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement. Explores opportunities to add value to the job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and takes ownership of the outcome. Proactively finds other work‑related tasks during low census.
• Maintains a 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 workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand‑offs).
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, 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 specimens for testing. Processes gynecological and non‑gynecological specimens for microscopic evaluation (if required), including instrument processing, staining, changing reagents, and cover‑slipping. Performs functions in accordance with established productivity guidelines with minimal errors.
• Registers patients accurately in the Hospital Information System. Orders or accession 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.
• Performs limited clinical laboratory tests (within the scope of CLIA 42
  
  CFR
  493.1423) or limited histology functions (embedding, Group 1 special stains, etc.), as applicable. Performs functions in accordance with established productivity guidelines with minimal errors. Prepares aliquots and processes samples for referral to outside labs; distributes specimens to testing or processing locations according to established standard work. Participates in external proficiency testing.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the fullest extent of ability.
• Actively participates in the laboratory quality plan/program (e.g., investigative reports, notification of delays). Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basis and follows up on issues (troubleshoots).

High School diploma or equivalent.

• One year of experience working in an acute care facility with similar duties, preferred.
• MLA(ASCP) or PBT(ASCP), preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
• May require travel to various locations.

The physical demands and work environment 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. Employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

$17.30—$26 USD.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance;
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year);
Paid Time Off;
Tuition Assistance;
Employee Referral Bonus Program;
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees;
Wellness Programs;
Employee Assistance Programs and more. Benefit offerings are based on employment status.