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CLA - University Hospital Gross Room, (1426)
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Albuquerque, NM (In Person)
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Job Description
CLA
- University Hospital Gross Room, (1426) TriCore
- 3.
Full Job Description Schedule:
Monday- Friday 0900
- 1730 and other shifts as needed.
Location:
University Hospital Gross Room Salary/Hourly:
Hourly PositionJOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Lab Assistant is able to work independently and with minimal supervision and/or oversight. Successful candidates have the experience and skillset to perform one or more identified modalities. Compensation is dependent on the number of modalities performed. Candidates without experience may be considered for a paid apprenticeship level. Regular in-person attendance during scheduled work hours is essential. In the Surgical Pathology Department at the University Hospital. Here our Techs work closely alongside trained Pathologist Assistants, Pathologists, Residents, Medical School Students, Nurses, Surgeons, and other Supporting Staff to ensure timely and accurate testing is performed on tissue samples. The department is divided into two primary areas: the gross room and the administrative office. This position requires training in both areas and flexibility to assist when needed. The workload often requires performing department functions at a fast pace.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
The following items are requirements for all individuals. 1. Performs duties in a professional and courteous manner. 2. Maintains supplies and inventory necessary to perform departmental functions. 3. Observe students and\or new staff as needed. 4. Exhibit basic problem solving skills to ensure exceptional customer and patient care service levels. 5. Responsible for hospital communication responsibilities as assigned, including on-call responsibilities during scheduled hours (cell phone) by location. 6. Demonstrates effective telephone and verbal communication skills 7. Actively demonstrates professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients and co-workers. 8. Perform clerical functions as needed by the department, including, but not limited to documenting critical communication such as call-ins in the absence of a supervisor. 9. Responsible for maintaining levels of confidentiality associated with position and access to personal and confidential information. 10. Participate in and maintain coverage levels for on call as needed/required to meet service levels. 11. Participate in coverage for holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required. 12. Basic P.C. skills.Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION
H.S. diploma or equivalent.PREFERRED
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Proficient typing skills.IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Prove Immunity to Hepatitis B, or be immunized, or sign a waiver refusing Hepatitis immunization. Provide documentation of a PPD test conducted not more than 90 days prior to date of hire or have a PPD test conducted through TriCore.IN DEPARTMENTS/LOCATIONS WITH DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT
Prove immunity or be eligible to receive rubella, rubeola and varicella immunization.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Valid driver's license. Good driving record. Must be insurable by lab insurance carrier as required by location. 2. Eligible to work in a health care facility as provided by the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law. 3. Be on call as needed or required. 4. Demonstrate effective telephone and verbal communication skills and professional judgment when dealing with clients, patients and co-workers. 5. Demonstrate leadership abilities. 6. Demonstrate competencies in laboratory information systems. Work holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed or required. 7. Eligible to work in a health care facility as provided by the New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act or other applicable law.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Candidates with no training or experience may be considered. Selected Candidates will be placed into CLA Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 based on the number of modalities (listed below) completed on a regular basis. Assigned modalities are determined by the department leadership.Modalities:
1. Check-in and Order Entry\Reconciliation- (Modality per system
- Clinical, Anatomic, Research, Referral Testing) Including, but not limited to: a.
Department specific skilled technical assistance:
a.BB-Product prep:
irradiating units, thaw cryo and plasma, splitting plasma and platelets b. Infectious Disease- Planting patient specimens that includes: Tissue and Bone processing (grinding and cutting), Plate Inoculation, Knowledge of anaerobic versus aerobic incubation requirements c. Genetics and Cytometry
- Nucleic acid extraction, cell culture and harvesting, renal transplant kit oversight and patient testing scheduling and monitoring d. Histology and Cytology
- Cytology specimen processing, slide preparation and staining, Histology specimen processing, including bone marrow grossing and knowledge of processing for each tissue type.