DCH Health System · 10 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expDCH Health System is a healthcare provider seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations. The role involves obtaining and preparing specimens for testing, performing clerical duties, and ensuring quality control and compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Receives specimens in the laboratory utilizing knowledge of the age specific laboratory needs of the patient
Performs clerical duties as necessary to process laboratory specimens and reports, including reference lab reports, work lists and department logs
Answers the phone and assists the customer as much as possible. Refers questions and complaints to the appropriate level or individual
Assists with inventory management, ordering and restocking of all supplies. Checks, inspects and ensures proper storage and handling
Responsible for all documentation required for all of the tests performed
Checks and records temperatures on refrigerators, incubators, freezers and/or other temperature sensitive equipment
Performs specimen management including accessioning, preparation for testing, storage, location of specimens for additional testing. Disposes of specimens according to department and infection control policies and procedures
Routinely performs diagnostic testing under the guidance of certified personnel in accordance with training and documented competency. Loads instruments for testing. In pathology, may assist pathologists and/or pathology assistant with frozen sections or autopsies
Performs all required quality control and preventive maintenance in accordance with policies and competency assessment. Answers alarms for tube system or automation
Assists in the orientation of new staff or students as assigned
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or possess a GED certificate
Must be able to operate general office equipment, computers and general laboratory equipment
If driving is required for job duties, possesses a valid driver's license and must be insurable by DCH auto insurance
Abilities are demonstrated in areas of assigned responsibilities by successful completion of annual laboratory competency testing
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
Able to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, reach and bend, with or without accommodation
Is able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Ability to lift with assistance objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Vision and hearing must be normal or corrected to within normal
Normal color vision for those tasks requiring color differentiation
Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals and hazardous material
Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
Physical presence on site is essential
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Frequent interaction with others in the Laboratory and other departments in person, by telephone or by email, to resolve issues with patient care that are impacted by laboratory testing
Preferred
Certification by a nationally recognized phlebotomy agency (ASPT, NCA, ASCP, AMT) plus one year of phlebotomy experience
In lieu of phlebotomy certification, applicants may have an associate degree or baccalaureate degree in biology or chemistry from an accredited institution
Company
DCH Health System
DCH Health System is an acute care community that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina Keefer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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