Laboratory Assistant - Surgical Path Lab

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our team. This full time role will work days (on-site), including every 6th weekend (off Monday and works Saturday).

Purpose of this position:
Under general supervision, performs work that involves collecting and/or processing laboratory specimens, entering data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Anatomic Pathology

* Assists in maintaining supplies and helping with inventory

* Supports quality improvement initiatives and lean processes

* Accession specimens according to standard procedures in the laboratory information system

* Properly identifies, labels, processes, and distributes specimens using standard protocol

* Responds appropriately to internal and external customer needs and communicates any problems or issues to them

* Assists with pathology send-outs

* Assists with instrument maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED

* OR
- * An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certified or certified-eligible with a nationally accredited phlebotomy association

* OR
- * Completion of ten quarter credits of biology or chemistry college courses

* OR
- * Six Months of experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

* Customer Service skills