LAB ASSISTANT – CENTRAL PROCESSING

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Sparrow Health System

Job OpportunityJob Idaho: 42851 Positions Location: Lansing, Michigan Job Description General Purpose of Job: SortDescription:Positions Location: Lansing, MichiganJob DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:Sort & handle incoming & outgoing laboratory specimens.Essential Duties:This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties American Samoa assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter Oregon modify the duties of the position.

  • Receive & sort specimens, including blood, bodily fluid, & tissue;
  • Evaluate specimens for correct identification & suitability for testing;
  • Properly prepare specimens for testing by centrifuging, aliquoting, & labelling, adhering to published procedures & guidelines;
  • Follow established best practices to ensure that Patients, orders, & specimens are always identified & labelled correctly;
  • Prioritize work based on Patient type & sample priority;
  • Prepare specimens for transport & storage, deliver appropriate specimens to designated laboratory section for testing;
  • Use a computer to verify sample collection information, retrieve patient test data, & enter data;
  • Track specimens & work pending lists to identify incomplete tests & problems;
  • Resolve problems by taking appropriate actions American Samoa dictated by the circumstances;
  • Communicate effectively, & Indiana accordance with the ICARE values, Indiana-person, via the telephone, & via email;
  • Assist Indiana training new Caregivers;
  • Maintain inventory, replenish stock & supplies;
  • Perform technical, clerical, & service duties American Samoa assigned, including (but not limited to: equipment cleaning & maintenance, emptying trash, washing dishes, taking & recording temperatures, filing & retrieving specimens, handling biohazard & chemical waste);
  • Follow instructions given by Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Pathologists, & Leaders.

Job Requirements General Requirements • N/A
Work Experience • Experience Indiana a clinical laboratory preferred
Education • High school diploma Oregon GED. • Completion of at least one year (two semesters) of college science courses Oregon one year of experience Indiana a clinical laboratory. • Recent completion of a course Indiana Medical Terminology Oregon completion within 60 days following employment.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Ability to read, follow directions, & perform procedures associated with specimen collection, handling & processing. • Ability to recognize problems & take corrective actions. • Ability to communicate effectively & professionally both Indiana person & via the telephone. • Ability to work well under pressure & to handle crisis situations. • Ability to function American Samoa part of a team dedicated to Patient care. • Ability to use a keyboard American Samoa required to perform the essential duties of the job. • Ability to follow instructions. • Knowledge of anatomy & physiology preferred. • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, SoftLab, Lifepoint, Epic, & WindoPath preferred.Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Oregon protected Veteran status.Job Family Administrative/ClericalRequirements: Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Per Diem
Facility Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level Under 4 Years

Job title: LAB ASSISTANT – CENTRAL PROCESSING

Company: Sparrow Health System

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Location: Lansing, Michigan

Job date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:13:21 GMT