Lab Aide/Lab Assistant

St. Tammany Parish Hospital (USA); United States; In loco; USD 56.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Tammany Parish Hospital is seeking a laboratory support assistant to perform clerical duties and assist the laboratory staff with specimen handling in pre- and post-analytic phases of testing.

The role involves answering phones, copying, faxing and communicating with healthcare providers, and maintaining clean, stocked workspaces. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completes in-house training under supervision, basic computer knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills to work

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete in-house training under close supervision of Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Basic knowledge of computers, printers and office laboratory equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Mansioni

• Performs various clerical functions such as answering phone, copying, faxing and making calls to healthcare providers.
• Provides support to laboratory technical staff through handling specimens in pre-analytic and post-analytic phases of testing.
• Maintains clean, neat and well stocked laboratory workspaces and equipment.
• Complies with organization's C.A.R.E.S. standards.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Office lab equipment

Computers

Printers

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Monday - Friday: 1:00p - 9:30p | No Weekends, No Holidays
• Summary of the Job:
  • Performs various clerical functions such as answering phone, copying, faxing and making calls to healthcare providers.
  • Provides support to laboratory technical staff through handling specimens in pre-analytic and post-analytic phases of testing.
  • Maintains clean, neat and well stocked laboratory workspaces and equipment.
  • Complies with organization's C.A.R.E.S. standards.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must successfully complete in-house training under close supervision of Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician.
  • Basic knowledge of computers, printers and office laboratory equipment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Physical Demands:

  Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

• Physical Effort required:

  Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%)- NONE Occasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today's life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.