What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathology Office - Medical Laboratory Assistant position at Essentia Health?
Job Description
This Medical Laboratory Assistant will work in the Pathology office within the Laboratory Department performing a variety of administrative tasks to support the assigned clinical function. Additional tasks in preforming general work in the Laboratory Department may also occur.Office duties may include:Accessioning patient reports for additions and corrections to patient information.Preparation of conference cases for pathologists.Handling and tracking incoming and outgoing non-hazardous patient material within the laboratory information system.Receiving and distributing packages and mail throughout the laboratory.Sending and responding to fax requests.Assisting providers and customers over the phone.Filing and organization of non-hazardous patient materials.Managing the scheduling of pathologists.Promote patient standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements.Follows Essentia Health rules and policies to ensure safety and quality. Laboratory duties may Include:Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.)Performs specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testingPerforms laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirementsParticipates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate Follows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality
Education Qualifications
Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: Day shift/Day shift
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45 / hour
FTE: 1
Weekends: No
This Medical Laboratory Assistant will work in the Pathology office within the Laboratory Department performing a variety of administrative tasks to support the assigned clinical function. Additional tasks in preforming general work in the Laboratory Department may also occur.Office duties may include:Accessioning patient reports for additions and corrections to patient information.Preparation of conference cases for pathologists.Handling and tracking incoming and outgoing non-hazardous patient material within the laboratory information system.Receiving and distributing packages and mail throughout the laboratory.Sending and responding to fax requests.Assisting providers and customers over the phone.Filing and organization of non-hazardous patient materials.Managing the scheduling of pathologists.Promote patient standards of accreditation agencies and state licensure requirements.Follows Essentia Health rules and policies to ensure safety and quality. Laboratory duties may Include:Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.)Performs specimen processing and handling according to testing requirements to support clinical laboratory testingPerforms laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirementsParticipates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriate Follows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality
Education Qualifications
- Graduate from Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
- Completes an internal Medical Laboratory Assistant training program within 1 year of hire
- Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
- Recent specimen preparation and processing experience
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators’ license
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications
- Experience in Epic
Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: Day shift/Day shift
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $17.63 - $26.45 / hour
FTE: 1
Weekends: No
Salary : $17 - $26