LAB ASSISTANT - CORE LAB

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to ensure specimens are registered, ordered, and processed correctly according to established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include scanning requisitions into Cerner, accurate patient and insurance data entry, coordinating with ALS, Microbiology, Virology, and Send Out, and providing excellent customer service to healthcare teams while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have some experience with medical terminology.
• Must have basic computer skills and familiarity with Cerner.
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused on duties.
• Effective communication with peers, management and healthcare personnel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure specimens are registered, ordered, and processed correctly per policies.
• Work with ALS, Microbiology, Virology, and Send Out departments cross-functionally.
• Scan requisitions into Cerner and enter patient/insurance data accurately.
• Order lab work from OPD, ALS and CareEvolve requisitions.
• Prepare specimens for testing and load the automated track per guidelines.
• Cent rifuge and separate specimens per test requirements; aliquot as needed.
• Monitor and prioritize work; maintain safety and infection-control standards.
• Provide technical information to laboratory customers and direct questions appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and uphold professional integrity.
• Assist in projects and other tasks as assigned by leadership.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and support team objectives.

Skills

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cerner

Job description

• The purpose of this position is to ensure that specimens are being registered, ordered, and processed correctly according to established policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• 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
• 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.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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