Lab Assistant Certified - Outpatient Lab

Jobtome; Tyler (TX); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to evaluate specimen orders, enter clinical data into systems, and identify missing or invalid information. You will operate automated equipment per SOPs and communicate supply deficiencies to the right personnel.

Requirements include AS degree preferred and basic knowledge in microbiology or related fields; MLA/CMLA or PBT/CPT licenses may be required.

Qualificações

• Associate of Science Degree preferred.
• Basic knowledge in microbiology, immunology or molecular biology related to infectious diseases.
• 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control and labeling of reagents.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
• Maintains laboratory coat supply and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Ensures equipment is functioning correctly or schedules repairs/replacements.
• Enforces safety around PPEs and follows protocols for safety and infection control.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Formação académica

Associate of Science Degree

Ferramentas

Laboratory equipment operation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description Summary: Accurately evaluates specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.E. order entry, patient demographics and/or results). Identifies any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct. Operates automated and semi-automated equipment according to standard operating procedures. Effectively communicate supply deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, paperwork, database information, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Accurately document information as required, including processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies.
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices.
• Maintains laboratory coat supply Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly or scheduling equipment repair or replacement.
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains inventory of all consumables and reagents.
• Assists in arranging the disposal of biohazard and chemical waste.
• Assists with the enforcement of all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs (personal protective equipment’s) Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Job Requirements

• Education/Skills Associate of Science Degree preferred
• Basic knowledge in the areas of microbiology, immunology or molecular biology and biochemistry as related to infectious diseases required
• Experience 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or length of time to complete certification program preferred

Licences, Registrations, or Certifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) by ASCP
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) by AMT
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by ASCP
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) by AMT
• Certified Phlebotomy Technologist (CPT) by NPA
• State license is required to practice in Louisiana
• CLS - Laboratory Assistant by LSBME

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type: Full Time