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Memorial Healthcare System
Laboratory Assistant I - FT - Days - MRH
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What they do
A Microbiology Laboratory Assistant works in laboratories or hospitals, examining microscopic organisms like bacteria for scientific and medical purposes. Practices safety and sterilization procedures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents when working with infectious specimens.
$38,984 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Laboratory Assistant I
Train and coordinate training of new and current employees.
May determine and coordinates daily staffing assignments and levels.
May coordinate billing functions of reference lab testing.
May manage work queues of registration and billing discrepancies.
May perform phlebotomy functions.
Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
Performs clerical duties. Maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
Provides laboratory customer service to include request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc.
- FT•Days•MRH Memorial Healthcare System•4.
GED Full Job Description Location:
Hollywood, Florida Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to theFive Rights of Laboratory Testing:
performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.Summary:
Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Laboratory Information Systems (clinical lab and/or anatomic pathology), verifying specimen acceptability.Responsibilities:
Provides input to evaluations of team members.Train and coordinate training of new and current employees.
May determine and coordinates daily staffing assignments and levels.
May coordinate billing functions of reference lab testing.
May manage work queues of registration and billing discrepancies.
May perform phlebotomy functions.
Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.
Performs clerical duties. Maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
Provides laboratory customer service to include request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work:
Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience:
No prior work experience required.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 20% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0
- 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26
- 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 0% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 40% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 60% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing
- Far = 60% Seeing
- Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards
- Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards
- Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40% Hazardous Chemicals = 60% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 20% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 0% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 40% Hazardous Noise = 20% Heating Devices = 60% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 60% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 40% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 20% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%