Eisenhower Medical Center
Job Objective:
A brief overview of the position.
Performs waived and up to moderate complexity testing on manual, automated, semi-automated platforms, processes specimens and specimen setup per department policy and procedure, and assists CLS, HT, and CT with daily operation; performs instrument maintenance, quality control and troubleshooting; performs Laboratory Assistant function, and shares skills intra-departmentally.
Reports toAssigned SupervisorSupervisesN/AAges of PatientsNeonate/ InfantPediatricAdolescentAdultGeriatricBlood Borne PathogensHigh PotentialQualifications EducationRequired:
High school diploma, GED or higher degreePreferred:
Associate's Degree in Science in related fieldLicensure/CertificationN/AExperience Required:
One (1) year of relevant work experience in a laboratory or hospital or Associate's degree in related field or higher in lieu of experience if hired after January 1, 2023Preferred:
Anatomic pathology laboratory experienceEssential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Orders and processes laboratory requests in accordance with established procedures.
Collects and processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate reportingAssists in ordering, maintaining, and restocking of suppliesAnswers telephone and responds to questions or directs call to appropriate individualUtilizes Laboratory Information System as appropriateDisinfects and maintains work areas as neededAssists CLS, HT, CT in performing preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.
Demonstrates proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation with direction from the CLS, HT, CTPerforms pre-analytic non-technical test setup.
Assist in the orientation and training of Medical Laboratory Scientist Students and Medical Fellows.
Performs waived testing as directed by the department lead, supervisor, manager or directorComplies with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and proceduresComplies with all State and federal regulations.
In addition to the above responsibilities, department specific duties include:
Cytology:
Fine needle aspirate scheduling, prepare Cytology preparations and stainingHistology:
Assists Pathologists and Pathologists' Assistant with gross specimen procedures; performs frozen section and assists with autopsies when necessary; files pathology slides and blocks and retrieve them from offsite archiving locations; send out and receive pathology slides and blocks; assist Histotech, Pathologists Assistants, and Pathologists with pre and post testing functions under the direction of the department supervisor, lead, manager or director.
Microbiology:
Reviews specimen test selection for correct collection and appropriate test selection; Performs Microbiology specimen setup consisting of selection of appropriate media and incubation environment; aliquots shared specimens, with distribution to appropriate department.
Transfusion Services:
Picks up blood samples from, and delivers blood components to patient locations throughout the hospitals; Checks patient history for evidence of antibodies, prior treatment history, previous ABO and Rh and autologous unit availability; Thaws FFP and Cryo, and dispenses all blood products through the computer; Assists in signing out blood to Nursing Services; Performs daily inventory, orders products as needed; Picks up blood totes from patient areas.
ED STAT Lab:
Assist in Transfusion Services as directed by the Supervisor, Lead, or CLS.
Triage:
Researches and performs reference lab specimen send outs; Assist and backup for the in house Reference Laboratory coordinator; Specimen prep and test setup for automation, flow and immunology departments.
Performs other duties as necessary.
PI239682129About the Company:
Eisenhower Medical Center.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A brief overview of the position.
Performs waived and up to moderate complexity testing on manual, automated, semi-automated platforms, processes specimens and specimen setup per department policy and procedure, and assists CLS, HT, and CT with daily operation; performs instrument maintenance, quality control and troubleshooting; performs Laboratory Assistant function, and shares skills intra-departmentally.
Reports toAssigned SupervisorSupervisesN/AAges of PatientsNeonate/ InfantPediatricAdolescentAdultGeriatricBlood Borne PathogensHigh PotentialQualifications EducationRequired:
High school diploma, GED or higher degreePreferred:
Associate's Degree in Science in related fieldLicensure/CertificationN/AExperience Required:
One (1) year of relevant work experience in a laboratory or hospital or Associate's degree in related field or higher in lieu of experience if hired after January 1, 2023Preferred:
Anatomic pathology laboratory experienceEssential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Orders and processes laboratory requests in accordance with established procedures.
Collects and processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate reportingAssists in ordering, maintaining, and restocking of suppliesAnswers telephone and responds to questions or directs call to appropriate individualUtilizes Laboratory Information System as appropriateDisinfects and maintains work areas as neededAssists CLS, HT, CT in performing preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.
Demonstrates proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation with direction from the CLS, HT, CTPerforms pre-analytic non-technical test setup.
Assist in the orientation and training of Medical Laboratory Scientist Students and Medical Fellows.
Performs waived testing as directed by the department lead, supervisor, manager or directorComplies with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and proceduresComplies with all State and federal regulations.
In addition to the above responsibilities, department specific duties include:
Cytology:
Fine needle aspirate scheduling, prepare Cytology preparations and stainingHistology:
Assists Pathologists and Pathologists' Assistant with gross specimen procedures; performs frozen section and assists with autopsies when necessary; files pathology slides and blocks and retrieve them from offsite archiving locations; send out and receive pathology slides and blocks; assist Histotech, Pathologists Assistants, and Pathologists with pre and post testing functions under the direction of the department supervisor, lead, manager or director.
Microbiology:
Reviews specimen test selection for correct collection and appropriate test selection; Performs Microbiology specimen setup consisting of selection of appropriate media and incubation environment; aliquots shared specimens, with distribution to appropriate department.
Transfusion Services:
Picks up blood samples from, and delivers blood components to patient locations throughout the hospitals; Checks patient history for evidence of antibodies, prior treatment history, previous ABO and Rh and autologous unit availability; Thaws FFP and Cryo, and dispenses all blood products through the computer; Assists in signing out blood to Nursing Services; Performs daily inventory, orders products as needed; Picks up blood totes from patient areas.
ED STAT Lab:
Assist in Transfusion Services as directed by the Supervisor, Lead, or CLS.
Triage:
Researches and performs reference lab specimen send outs; Assist and backup for the in house Reference Laboratory coordinator; Specimen prep and test setup for automation, flow and immunology departments.
Performs other duties as necessary.
PI239682129About the Company:
Eisenhower Medical Center.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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