Merrillville, IN, US
5 days ago
LAB ASSISTANT-RAPID RESPONSE
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! LAB ASSISTANT-RAPID RESPONSE Location Name *Southlake Campus Location US-IN-Merrillville ID 2024-12070 Category Laboratory Position Type Evenings FTE 1.0 Overview

Works in various areas of the laboratory, registering patients, 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. Performs waived and moderate complexity testing.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)
1. Perform waived and or moderately complex testing and assess/investigate integrity of test results as permitted by regulatory agencies.
2. Perform, result, review and maintain quality control records and seek assistance for resolution of issues.
3. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment used in performing job functions.
4. Perform proficiency testing, per standard patient testing protocol.
5. Assists in setting up Routine Cultures
6. Assists in processing positive Blood Cultures
7. Receives & processes laboratory specimens:
     Creates quick HOV’s in EPIC
     Releases EPIC Orders into Sunquest Lab System
     Label specimens & distributes for processing
8. Prepares specimens for transport between hospital or reference laboratories.
9. Picks up Routine & STAT Specimens.
10. Responsible for capturing accurate financial information for billing. May include billing work-queue in EPIC that troubleshoots any billing related issues.
11. Assists with phone calls, faxes and miscellaneous clerical functions.
12. Perform other duties needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of laboratory procedures & practices.Demonstrated oral & written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently in a team environment.Energetic, self-motivated & driven.  Ability to provide compassionate patient care orientation.

Education

All post high school education must have been obtained from a recognized College or University.  Additional education or experience may be substituted requirements on a year for year basis should the substitution not conflict with State or Board certification/license requirements.

Degree/Diploma Obtained           Program of Study                                       Required/Preferred

High School Diploma / GE                                                                              Required

Phlebotomy or Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program                                  Strongly Preferred

 

Experience

Years of Experience                                           Field                                           Required/Preferred

1 - 2 years                                           Hospital / Clinical setting                               Preferred

 

Certifications and Licensures

License/Certification                                                              Required/Preferred

PBT or MLA (ASCP)                                                                 Preferred

 

Model of Care and Conduct

Methodist Hospitals strives for excellence and insists on high standards of conduct and performance in everything we do. Our Model of Care and Conduct is designed to create a positive work environment which Methodist desires for all employees. This is foundational to the high level of patient, family and physician satisfaction we strive for each day. As part of all position’s duties at Methodist Hospitals, all employees are responsible to conduct themselves in accordance with the Model of Care and Conduct and will be evaluated according to these standards of behavior.

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