Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - PT - Variable

Position Status: Part time Shift: Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America) Hours per week: 20 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Responsible for supporting the laboratory's technical professionals and technicians in the performance of clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory testing. Education Qualifications - High School Diploma / GED Required Experience Qualifications - 1 year Phlebotomy or laboratory experience. Preferred Skills and Abilities - Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency) - Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, particularly during busy times. (Required proficiency) - Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. (Required proficiency) - Knowledge of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures. (Preferred proficiency) - Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency) - Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency) What you will do - Reviews, clarifies and verifies healthcare provider orders for laboratory tests. Orders tests and receives specimens in the electronic health record. Follows protocols for patient and specimen identification. - Understands the basics of specimen collection and complications that can impact analytical results. Communicates specimen collection information directly to healthcare providers and patients as needed. - Understands specimen integrity and acceptability of a specimen for testing. Processes specimens according to correct protocol--centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, transport, special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light). Evaluates for proper type and adequate volume of specimen. - Distributes specimens and/or prepared slides to the appropriate testing personnel/section. - Acts as a support person for internal and external customers with regards to problem solving. Answers questions regarding test orders and specimen requirements. - Perform and report results on waived test systems. - Monitors supplies and inventory for area of responsibility. Cleans and maintains specimen processing and testing benches and equipment. - Supports testing in assigned departments. May include (1) Preparation, labeling and staining of slides (manually and/or automated); (2) Microbiology set-up/plating; (3) Preparation of reagents, standards and controls; (4) Running analytical instrumentation under the supervision of technical staff; (5) Performing quality control and/or routine maintenance on equipment. - Alert to sources of error. Determines duplicate and incorrectly ordered tests. Follows procedures for confirmation of frequently misordered tests. - Package specimens per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and facilitates transfer of specimens to primary and/or reference laboratories. - Intake, documentation, and discharge of deceased patients from morgue. - Supports and provides training to new team members as directed. Required for All Jobs - Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health - Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options - Position is Not Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines - Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. - Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. - Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. - Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. - Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability - On-Site; No Remote Scope - No Supervisory Responsibility - - No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands - Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours - Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours - Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour - Climb…