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Lexington Clinic

CMA Lab Assistant (4434) UROLOGY FRANKFORT

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What they do

A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.

$52,602 / year median in Kentucky

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

SIGN ON BONUS
$2000
SUMMARY:
The Certified Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team, contributing to the health management of the patients; performs a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for Clinic patients, many in assistance to section physicians and under the direction and supervision of the Patient Care Manager; maintains primary responsibility for all technical procedures and the operation and care of the nursing unit in the department.. Under the direction of the Laboratory Director, enhances and extends the productivity of Clinical Laboratory Scientists by performing patient accommodative services including phlebotomy, specimen receipt, specimen processing and technical procedures as assigned; assumes other duties and responsibilities as directed by Supervisor.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Formal training which will probably be indicated by certification from an accredited medical assistant program; current CPR certification required; two years broad experience with emphasis in family practice. Prefer additional experience as a laboratory assistant/phlebotomist.
PHYSICAL GUIDELINES
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients, maneuver objects, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds; visual and auditory acuity; distinguish colors; motor coordination and manual dexterity; articulate speech; ability to read and understand orders, exposure to hazardous/bio-hazardous materials.
NOTE:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
(EOE)