Job Summary
More complex processing of specimens received in various Labs some section lead responsibilities. Prepares for and assists in special procedures. May have equipment maintenance and quality control duties. May handle hazardous chemicals. May fill in for LA II and LA I. Duties may include responsibilities specific to assigned department and may vary dependent on assigned site/department.
Essential Functions
- Processing specimens: As appropriate for each lab this may include hand staining gram staining (micro set ups) inoculating specimens aliquot reagents and solutions setting up cultures cytopreparation accessioning receiving processing pouring over distributing storing disposing of specimens.
- Anatomic Pathology: Assisting in specialized specimen collection processes and bedside testing such as fine needle aspirations. General interpretation overview of clinical cases as well as correct determination of appropriate auto text messages.
- Communicates with healthcare personnel outside of department with regard to reports clarification of requests other problems related to specimens requests and testing delays.
- Teaching and training acting as section leads.
- Participates in: Patient and FamilyCentered Care culture.Q.I./process improvements data collection QC documentation and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department. Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO).Staff meetings and committee meetings as in training new hires as applicable/assigned.
- Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks accurately and timely. Mindful of appropriate use of laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use of supplies.
- Any other duties of Lab Assistant I or II as needed.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Bachelors Degree Bachelors/associate degree (biology chemistry/histology) or completion of laboratory assistant training program.
- 1 year of relevant experience Minimum 1 year laboratory experience. Required
- Experience as a Laboratory Assistant II recommended if appropriate to assigned department.
- CRTMedical Lab Assistant (MLA) ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology 1 Year preferred
Physical Demands
- Pallet to Waist (6 from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 0 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 0 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 0 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 0 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 0 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Seldom
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend Sitting: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation Sitting: Seldom
- Squat: Seldom
- Supine Lying: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Ladder Climbing: Seldom
- Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
- Driving: Seldom
- Reach Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Seldom
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
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Primary Location
SITE Royal Oak Hospital 3601 W 13 Mile Road Royal Oak
Department Name
Lab Anatomic Pathology Hist Surg EM CH East North
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
16
Hours of Work
8 am to 4:30 pm
Days Worked
Monday through Saturday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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