What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAB ASSISTANT - CORE LAB position at Aultman Health Foundation?
PURPOSE OF POSITION
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The purpose of this position is to ensure that specimens are being registered, ordered, and processed correctly according to established policies and procedures.
- Work closely with the ALS, Microbiology, Virology, and Send Out departments to make sure that specimens are being registered, ordered, and processed correctly.
- Scan requisitions into Cerner.
- Answer phones and provide excellent customer service.
- Perform accurate patient and insurance data entry into Cerner.
- Order lab work from OPD, ALS and CareEvolve requisitions
- Properly process and prepare specimens for testing
- Load the automated track according to established guidelines
- Centrifuge and separate specimens according to test requirements
- Aliquot as necessary
- Monitor and empty tube system punctually, checking for stats and prioritizing work
- Uphold and follow all hospital and department policies and procedures
- Adhere to all established safety and Infection Control Policies
- Maintain instrumentation/equipment in good working order
- Provide technical information to laboratory "customers" and appropriately direct questions to the Unit Director and/or other Technical Specialists as indicated
- Uphold and practice the highest level of professional integrity in all daily work functions, including confidentiality of patient records
- Assists in projects or other tasks assigned by the Unit Director
- Troubleshoot problems that arise
- Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or Unit Director.
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Must have some experience with medical terminology
- Must have basic computer skills
- Must be able to multi-task and maintain focus on duties.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with peers, management, and other healthcare personnel
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Department Hours: 24 hours/day, 365 days/year
- Work hours are assigned by the Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or Unit Director and can be on any shift depending upon the staffing needs of the department
- Requires Saturday/Sunday and Holiday rotation
- Requires occasional paid overtime before or after normal working hours, if approved
- Works in a well-lighted and ventilated laboratory