Lab Assistant (Part Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant for evening shifts to support clerical duties and processing of laboratory specimens in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves handling routine and stat specimens, preparing PKU samples for state labs, maintaining temperature records, and ensuring infection control and PPE compliance. Proficiency with Cerner and Microsoft Office is valued.

Qualifications

• High school education (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service in a high-volume environment.
• Two years in an accredited healthcare facility office preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties and processes laboratory specimens per department policies.
• Ensures routine, timed and stat specimens meet turnaround times.
• Sends PKU tests to the State lab, documents session numbers, and prepares for mailing.
• Keeps PPE compliance and infection control standards aligned with hospital policy.
• Scans PKU results into the EMR and notifies labs of pending results.
• Answers phones, takes messages, and procures necessary supplies.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Two years in healthcare facility office

Tools

Cerner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lab Assistant (Part Time, Evenings)-302222

Description

Job Summary

Performs clerical duties and processes laboratory specimens adhering to policies and procedures of the department. Works under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and Director of Operations.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Prior customer service experience.

Qualifications

++Job Specific Duties:++

• Ensures routine, timed, and stat specimens are delivered within specified turnaround time according to standards (stat < 5 minutes, routine < 10 min).
• Sends PKU tests (newborn blood) to State lab, documents session numbers, creates packing lists, and prepares for mailing.
• Contacts engineering for preventive maintenance on centrifuge equipment.
• Responsible for completing temperature reports for freezers and refrigerators.
• Follows all Infection Control standards and ensures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per hospital policy and procedures to ensure safety.
• Scans all required PKU results into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Contacts labs regarding pending test results. Once results are received scans patient documents into Cerner.
• Answers phones promptly and takes messages as needed.
• Obtains necessary supplies for specimen collections.

++Common Duties:++

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.

++Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:++

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• One year of customer service in a high volume fast-paced environment preferred.
• Two years in accredited healthcare facility office highly preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge highly preferred.
• Able to adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Proficiency in Cerner and Microsoft Office including: Word and Excel.

(EOE DFW)

7/28/17

Job

: Laboratory

Primary Location

: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Hospital Campus

Department

: LAB SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION-2100-702950

Shift

: Days

Job Status: Part Time with Benefits