Medical Laboratory Assistant, 5a-1:30p, F/T, FTE 1
Medical Laboratory Assistant, 5a-1:30p, F/T, FTE 1
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is a key member of the laboratory team. The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) will work under the direction of the Director of Laboratory. The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) position will be responsible for performing routine laboratory and general clerical tasks necessary for daily operation of the laboratory. Medical Laboratory Assistants are responsible for specimen processing test performance and for reporting test results. Laboratory Assistants have excellent attention to detail and are able to keep detailed records.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Able to work as a member of a team and also independently.
- Understand and follow safe work practices.
- Ensure that all Amberwell procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment; including the processing of quality control calibrations and patient specimens.
- Following established protocols to perform testing of blood urine body fluids tissues and other substances from patients.
- Performing venipuncture and capillary collections to obtain patient samples.
- Demonstrating good skills in all forms of communication to ensure positive outcomes.
- Maintaining appropriate education and development
- Working well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
- Properly wear personal protective equipment to mitigate the risk of coming into contact with infectious materials.
- Maintaining reagent and supply inventory levels including stocking restocking and ordering of supplies
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient surgical orthopedic maternal health at home emergency care services. In addition Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology laboratory cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapy occupational health infusion nutrition pharmacy administrative services and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE:
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell you will find a professional environment that values consistency collaboration and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization our patients and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health our affiliated organizations and available career opportunities visit .
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience:
- Preferred Experience:
- 1-3 years experience in a healthcare clinical setting with knowledge of basic laboratory skills.
- Preferred Experience:
- Education:
- Minimum Required Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Preferred Education:
- Associates degree in a Chemical Physical or Biological Science or
- Bachelors degree in a Chemical Physical or Biological Science
- Minimum Required Education:
- Certifications:
- Required:
- None
- Preferred Certifications:
- American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent as an MLA
- Required:
Employment Type
Full-Time
