Pathology Associate 2, Transfusion Services, Part Time with Benefits, Days Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Pathology Associate 2, Transfusion Services, Part Time with Benefits, Days
205652 Job Type

Schedule:

Part-Time with

Benefits Shift:

Day Job Department
Transfusion Services

Department:

 Jackson Memorial Hospital –

Transfusion Services Address:

1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136 Shift details: Part Time with Benefits Why Jackson Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world’s top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it’s for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson’s mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do. Summary Pathology Associate 2 assumes accountability for providing critical support services which contribute to laboratory outcomes that represent the philosophy of quality and excellence at the Pathology Services Department. Responsibilities Provides logistics support in collection, transportation, storage, and/or distribution of laboratory materials in a timely manner. Assists laboratory staff in performing clinical and/or non-clinical activities promptly and accurately. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of appropriate equipment. Maintains and updates files, records and reports. Produces accurate outcomes and results according to age specific standard operating procedures. Completes work assignments within defined time limits. Completes routine tasks without direct supervision. Consults with supervisor for additional assignments and follows them to completion. Assists in the preventive maintenance of equipment and/or assists in the ordering and stocking of an appropriate inventory level of supplies. Assists in the orientation of new employees or students. Learns new procedures and assignments within a mutually agreed upon time frame. Participates actively in the QA/QI programs of the department. Adapts to modifications of work assignments and, when requested, is willing to adjust personal schedule to complete work for the benefit of patient care. Assumes ownership of issues and follows them to resolution. Offers innovative solutions to allow for efficient and effective delivery of laboratory service. Demonstrates a concern for cleanliness of self and work area and practices infection control for the protection of patients, co-workers and self. Maintains neat, legible and organized written work documents with appropriate dates and initials. Matches the patient identifying information on specimens with the work document without clerical/data entry error or omission. Demonstrates proficiency with laboratory information computer system functions related to job duties. Accessions laboratory specimens using LIS/manual entry according to protocol as needed. May performs phlebotomy activities as required by departmental policy and procedures manual. Performs other duties not covered above after appropriate notification and training. Lead worker Assists in organizing and directing workflow. Communicates regularly with subordinates and supervisor. Provides initial non-technical resources in resolving routine problems. Demonstrates practical decision making skills. Demonstrates leadership traits such as empathy, creativity and fairness. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned. Experience Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience. Education High School Diploma is Required. Credentials American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment. Unit Specific Credential FL – BLS