Laboratory Assistant Job Description Sample

Description:

The Lab Assistant performs the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures and may also perform the analytic and post analytic phases of waived testing procedures. Duties include face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval, workplace cleanliness and maintenance.

S/he is responsible for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing. Responsible for following KP Laboratory policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Specimen Collection and Processing: Collects specimens for lab testing.

Has knowledge of special specimen collection and handling requirements for specific populations, eg. infants, pediatric and geriatric patients. Processes specimens for lab testing according to laboratory procedures.

Computer Data Entry and Retrieval: Accessions specimens, retrieves information, enters results

Other duties: Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Performs maintenance. Performs waived testing, EKG testing. Teaches phlebotomy students, employees.

Technical Resource: Helps resolve problems and answer pre-analytical procedural questions.

Serves as a frontline resource to laboratory customers. Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

N/A

Education

High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Must possess a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification through Washington State Department of Health.

Additional Requirements:

Basic computer skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Customer service.

Problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent completion of a phlebotomy program OR recent phlebotomy and clinical laboratory experience.

Phlebotomy and clinical laboratory training.

Primary Location: Washington,Bellevue,Bellevue Medical Center 11511 NE 10th St.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start:

Varies Working Hours End: Varies Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type:

Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: UFCW ProTech Job Level:

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No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Job Summary:

Performs routine collection procedures, assists technologists and technicians in Blood Bank, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Histology. Processes laboratory specimens. Coordinates and performs clerical/reception, client/patient/customer related duties pertaining to laboratory testing and relays information between the laboratory, other hospital areas and clients.

Essential Functions:
1.Performs limited collection procedures ensuring proper identification of patient

and proper venipuncture procedure.
2.Performs urinalysis testing under the supervision of the section supervisor.
3.Performs processing of specimens and blood products including blood

release in Hematology, Chemistry, and Blood Bank under the supervision of

the section supervisor.
4.Assists in the set up of Microbiology cultures and performs limited testing in

Microbiology under The supervision of the section supervisor.
5.Receives and accurately processes all patient specimens.
6.Researches new reference laboratory tests for specimen requirements,

turnaround times and charges.
7.Editing of laboratory requisitions for correct billing and reporting information.
8.Slotting of all patient reports
9.Relay test results and billing information accurately.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Ability to understand and communicate in English orally and in writing.

Preferred Position Qualifications:

Laboratory experience

Phlebotomy experience

Medical Terminology

Computer experience to include Windows Excel and Word

High School diploma or equivalent

Covenant Health is celebrating nearly 100 years of serving Lubbock and our South Plains region. As the oldest and largest health system in Lubbock and the region, we currently employ over 5,200 people with a medical staff of over 600 physicians.

For nearly 100 years, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person - mind, body and spirit. Our vision and differentiator is we are the only faith-based, integrated health network in the West Texas/eastern New Mexico region dedicated to a Christian ministry of healing.

As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.

Our ministry includes six hospitals with over 1,100 licensed beds:

Covenant Medical Center

• CMC

Covenant Children's

Covenant Specialty

Covenant Plainview

• PLV

Covenant Levelland

• LVL

Trustpoint (joint venture: Rehab Hospital of Lubbock)

Covenant Medical Group (CMG)

Covenant Health Partners

Hospice of Lubbock

Covenant Health's total service area includes 25 counties that covers most of West Texas and eastern New Mexico. The service area covers approximately 750,000 people and approximately 35,000 square miles.

Covenant / St. Joseph Health (SJH) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Covenant / St. Joseph Health (SJH) complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Positions specified as "on call, per diem" refers to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on as "as needed basis" to fill in for staff vacancies.

ABOUT MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL:

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning Marin General Hospital! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital.

As Marin County's only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under close supervision at the trainee level (Lab Assistant I) and general supervision at the working levels (Laboratory Assistant II and III), procures blood specimens, (inpatient and outpatient), processes specimens, performs and processes EKG's, and assists licensed laboratory staff or physician/nursing staff by performing a variety of technical and support duties including outpatient registration of patients or drop-off specimens. . Laboratory Assistant I's are expected to progress to the Laboratory Assistant II level after no less than six months and no more than one year of satisfactory on-the-job experience. Laboratory Assistant II is distinguished from the Lab Assistant III level in that incumbents of the latter are CPT II certified by the State of California to perform arterial blood gas drawing. Laboratory Assistant III's are also always competent to perform duties in either the dispatch or specimen processing sections of the Lab, or both, as well as all the duties as a Lab Assistant II.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Assistant I: No experience is required

Laboratory Assistant II: Six months to one year of experience in the classification of Lab Assistant I in MGH Service, or a minimum of one year of experience as a Lab Assistant or in a similar capacity, preferably in an acute care environment, including experience in venous and capillary blood sampling is required. Arterial puncture and EKG experience preferred.

Laboratory Assistant III: A minimum of two years experience as a Lab Assistant II in an acute care environment, including experience performing arterial punctures.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS:

Ability to work in teams in which all members are mutually accountable

Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, patients, and physicians

Capable of organizing multiple tasks, using time management skills and attention to detail

Proficient in blood specimen procurement, venous and capillary

Knowledge of microbiological techniques and terminology preferred

Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac drugs preferred

Knowledge of blood/body fluid precautions

Basic computer knowledge with ability to do data entry and retrieval

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read, speak, write, understand, and follow English and written instructions

Responsible for learning and maintaining current knowledge of hospital polices and department policies and procedures. Responsible for performing job within the parameters of these policies and procedures: the following examples are not inclusive of all policies:

• Follow all appropriate Blood and Body Fluid Precautions

• Follow turnaround time policies

• Use Lean –Six Sigma work flow methods

• Use "First Touch" in interactions with patients

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a valid active phlebotomy certification by CDHS or CA CLS license or CA RT license required

Possession of the "CPT II" (arterial blood gases) phlebotomy certification required (Lab Assistant III level only)

Possession of BLS (Heartsaver) certification within 90 days of hire, and required to maintain certification as required by hospital policy

Positions located in the ED require completion of MAB training within 180 days of hire

PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria):

(X) Infants Birth to 1 year

(X) Toddlers 1 to 3 years

(X) Preschool Children 3 to 6 years

(X) School Age Children 6 to 12 years

(X) Adolescents 12 to 18 years

(X) Early Adults 18 to 45 years

(X) Middle Adults 45 to 61 years

(X) Late Adults 61 to 80 years

(X) Late, Late Adults 80 years and up

Employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and/or service based on the physical, psych/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her service group.

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

Procures venous, arterial and capillary blood samples

Processes specimens appropriately for needs of each section; operates laboratory equipment as appropriate in the processing of specimens

Answers telephones, provides information as appropriate to callers; takes messages and routes calls as appropriate. Uses Vocera or beepers to dispatch and communicate with co-workers

Maintains accurate records and completes forms and documents

Performs electrocardiograms

Assists Clinical Lab Scientists with various tasks as assigned within the scope of practice, including loading equipment with specimens, initiating a run, and maintenance

May perform assigned supply tasks including receiving, logging, unpacking, and storage of supplies and reagents

Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area; seals sharps containers per department policy, removes boxes or obstructions and hazards from floors and corridors, cleans counters, equipment, glassware, refrigerators, freezers, etc.

Performs computer-related duties, including receiving single and batch specimens and researching and retrieving data in the system for status of pending work

(Lab Assistant III level only) Performs arterial blood gases

Monitors for lab reports working in collaboration with the nursing staff and physicians to ensure reports are reviewed

May perform patient registration for outpatients or drop-off patient specimens

SECONDARY (modifiable)

Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER

Marin General Hospital offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately.

Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at Marin General Hospital.

External hires must pass a background check and medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

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Are you looking to start your career with an industry leading company?

Are you interested in science and working for a company that protects the health of you and your loved ones?

Are you a hard working, dedicated, team member who's willing to go the extra mile to get the job done?

Mérieux NutriSciences wants YOU!!!

Mérieux NutriSciences is a leader in food science and testing technology. With over 6,000 employees working in 80 labs in 21 countries, our team will stop at nothing to make sure consumers around the world are protected from foodborne illness and pathogens.

Each member of our team plays a critical role in our mission. We are currently seeking a Lab Assistant to provide assistance to our technicians and scientists. NO PREVIOUS LABORATORY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Our Pledge

Mériuex NutriSciences is dedicated to creating a culture of safety, customer excellence, feedback and innovation. We demonstrate our commitment to the health of our employees by offering all full-time employees a full complement of medical, dental and vision coverage as well as competitive 401k match.

The Columbia Center for Translational Immunology is looking for a laboratory assistant to support laboratory operations for a basic sciences research center with 17 laboratories and several core service centers.

Under supervision of the Director of Operations and Chief of Staff the lab assistant will help the Operations Coordinator and the Director of Operations with standard lab tasks. Responsible for maintaining list of names at mailroom, pick up and drop off, sending out packages, dropping off items with ISSO, HR and others.

Maintain conference room supplies; arrange room for meetings; keep cleanliness of refrigerator, tables and food cabinets; and keep room orderly. Maintain freezer rooms as needed including temperature checks, ice scraping, and placing work orders/facilities requests and follow up. Maintain emergency contact information for labs and responsible for red bags cleaning.

Check eye washes. Drop off and pick up of items for autoclave. Maintain signup sheets for shared equipment.

Keep lab and public space in accordance to fire code (removing trash, boxes and water bottles) and placing work orders for problems (cleaning, lights, tiles, temperature). Keep lab shared spaces clean. Categorize and record items for storage and send off. Assist with scanning and filing.

Assist with lab moves. Maintain lab supplies and equipment including ice machine, dry ice, LN2, CO2. Check manifolds and storage and let purchasing group know.

Maintain lab coat cabinet. Perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant High School graduate or equivalency certificate preferred. Must have a basic understanding of elementary science.

The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made. Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant Dedicated, self motivated, good time management, attention to details, organized, willingness to team work Special Instructions Preferred Qualifications Essential Functions Additional Essential Functions (Limit to 3950 characters.) Special Indications

This position works with: Bloodborne pathogens

Chemicals

Formaldehyde/Xylene

We have an exciting opportunity for an On Call Laboratory Assistant to support our HealthPartners Coon Rapid Clinic. Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees.

Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This individual serves all (internal and external) customers by performing laboratory procedures and support functions in accordance with HealthPartners philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.

Join our growing organization on our exciting mission to improve health and wellbeing! At HealthPartners, you will find a culture of excellence, compassion, integrity and most importantly, partnership.

By working together in the spirit of partnership, we will improve health and wellbeing, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. Picture yourself at HealthPartners and imagine the future successes we could achieve together!

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate techniques following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
2.Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Phlebotomy, computer operation, EKG, reception, telephones, clerical and designated testing procedures
3.Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
4.Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
5.Demonstrate competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.
6.Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.
7.Respond proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and department/clinic changes.
8.Demonstrate professional development through participation in continuing education, special projects and community / corporate / professional organizations. Demonstrate personal development through dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.
9.Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• One year computer navigation and computer experience with Microsoft Office products (Word and Outlook) or comparable applications.

• Typing or keyboarding skills.

• Promote teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative attitude to all customers.

PREFERRED:

• Six months of related medical training, medical terminology or related experience.

• Previous phlebotomy experience.

HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.com/careers and search for job ID #53024.

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

FILING DATES:
04/9/17 at 8:00 a.m., PST - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice

EXAM NUMBER:

Y4976X

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

DEFINITION:

Assists laboratory personnel in the performance of standard laboratory tests on human and other specimens or assigns, trains, and reviews the work of a group of lower-level laboratory positions. Essential Job Functions

Responds to telephone inquiries regarding laboratory test results and routes technical inquires to higher level personnel.

Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment by cleaning stain set-ups and filters; refresh or replace solutions according to department policies and procedures.

Provides technical direction to a group of lower-level laboratory positions by assigning and reviewing their work to ensure efficient unit operation, and informs supervisor of their performance.

Trains personnel in the performance of lower-level laboratory work, and resolves scheduling, work assignment, technical and operational problems within established guidelines.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I: Six (6) months' experience in laboratory work in a public health, medical or biological laboratory.

OPTION II: *Completion of an accredited college level course in a laboratory science such as general Chemistry or Bacteriology.

PHYSICAL CLASS III – Moderate:

Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• In order to qualify under Option II of the Selection Requirements, you must include a legible copy of your official transcripts to verify proof of completion of the required courses with your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from filing online.

Applications received without evidence of the required course will be rejected for not meeting the requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in Clinical Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry.

• In order to receive credit for the Bachelor Degree in the Desirable Qualifications, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accreditation institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or fax the copy of degree to us within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Additional Information

Examination Content:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon your application information, weighted 100%

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Eligibility Information:

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every six (6) months.

Special Information:

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Vacancy Information:

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Health Services.

Application and Filing Information:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be disqualified.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements.

Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

Note: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to (323) 869-0942 or e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Department Contact:

Andrew Munoz, Exam Analyst
323-914-7927

AMunoz4@dhs.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone:

(323) 914-7111

California Relay Services Phone:
800-735-2922

Job Details

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for collecting blood from patients and donors, identifying and labeling all drawn blood accurately for tests, and/or blood donations. Also responsible for accurately collecting and recording patient and donor information, monitoring patients through procedures, and storing samples as required.

This position requires knowledge in the care of patients served as indicated: Neonate and infant birth up to one year, Childhood and Adolescence is one year to 17 years, Adult is 18 to 65 years and Geriatric is 65 years and above.

Physical Effort: Walking, bending, using stairs, working with bio-hazardous material, wearing of protective material as required by OSHA.

The work involves performing routine laboratory and medical tests and assisting technicians in more complicated''procedures.- The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking technical employee in a clinical or public health laboratory, health-care setting, or water or wastewater plant laboratory. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACrIVITIES : Assists in the conducting of tests, examinations, or analyses of various media in a laboratory, medical setting or water or wastewater plant laboratory; Receives instructions and performs routine laboratory tests in different fields; Sets up and/or adjusts laboratory equipment such as colorimeters, centrafuges, etc.; Prepares various types of media, re-agents, or test solutions for use by technicians; Collects specimens from patients; Collects samples and assists technicians in water or wastewater plant or in the field; Keeps equipment and instruments in clean condition and good working order; Operates an EKG machine or related equipment; Assists in education and orientation of new employees; Uses County vehicle to deliver and pick-up samples and/or reports. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Working knowledge of modern laboratory techniques, terminology and equipment used in a laboratory or health-care facility; working knowledge of chemistry and biology; ability to perform routine technical laboratory work with a high degree of accuracy; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to exercise safety precautions in handling specimens and equipment; ability to get along well with others; good judgment; initiative; industry; dependability; good eyesight; physical condition commensurate with the finds of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate''s degree in chemistry, Biology or related technical field; or completion of a minimum, of 60 semester credit hours with a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in Chemistry, Biology or closely related scientific field; or: B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of technical laboratory or technical medical experience; or: C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B). NOTE: Verifiable part-tine and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-tune experience requirements