Clinical Lab Assistant - Part-time - Days

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Lab Assistant to provide essential accessioning and processing services in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This role involves meticulous attention to detail as you handle patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and safety in every step. You'll have the opportunity to assist in training and mentoring fellow staff while contributing to a culture of respect and teamwork. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role offers a rewarding path in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 6 months related Laboratory accessioning experience required.
• Knowledge of patient and workforce safety is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters patient demographic information and laboratory test orders.
• Prepares and processes specimens for testing in the clinical laboratory.
• Ensures patient safety by following identification procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Skill in oral and written communication

Skill in utilizing customer service techniques

Skill in performing basic arithmetic

Skills in using a computer and personal productivity applications

Ability to type

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Under direct supervision, the Lab Assistant provides accessioning and processing services, utilizing appropriate equipment to receive, accession, and process pathology and laboratory specimens. The role also involves providing laboratory information and reports to customers. Additionally, the Lab Assistant assists in training and monitoring co-workers, students, and other hospital staff.

Education: HS Diploma

Experience: 6 months related Laboratory accessioning experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques
• Skill in performing basic arithmetic
• Skills in using a computer and personal productivity applications
• Ability to type

Patient & Workplace Safety: The employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population: Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Enters accurate and complete patient demographic information, laboratory test orders, and verifies collection/receipt of specimens with completeness and accuracy. Documents procedures appropriately and ensures accurate samples for referral testing by utilizing appropriate work lists.
2. Prepares and processes specimens for testing in the clinical laboratory, including labeling, measuring, aliquoting, centrifuging, etc. Distributes and retrieves specimens from the appropriate work areas.
3. Demonstrates detailed telephone etiquette, including verbal etiquette, communication, and knowledge of medical terminology, test pronunciation, and customer interaction.
4. Completes responsibilities such as centrifuge maintenance, label maintenance, disinfection of counters, filing, and boxing requisitions. Stocks and maintains supplies.
5. Checks all outpatient orders for accuracy, matches requisitions to Meditech orders, and labels accordingly.
6. Responds to all stat orders promptly.
7. Accurately completes Quest, LabCorp, and Sheppard Pratt registrations.
8. Participates in the Laboratory's continuing education program, sharing knowledge gained from seminars, workshops, etc.
9. Ensures patient safety by following procedures for patient identification, using two identifiers, and double-checking specimens against orders in Meditech.
10. Packages and transports specimens according to policy and procedures.
11. Sends all specimens to the lab in a timely manner.
12. Performs routine operations of the Modular Pre-Analytics, including maintenance, troubleshooting, specimen loading, handling, storage, and retrieval.

Core Values: All roles must demonstrate respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and results, aligning with GBMC Values.

Pay Range: $16.79 - $24.37. Final salary based on qualifications, education, experience, and organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination: All applicants must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity: GBMC HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics.