Lab Assistant (Part Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Lab Assistant (Part Time, Evenings) is responsible for clerical tasks and specimen processing under supervision. You will ensure timely delivery of routine and stat samples, manage PKU testing documentation, and maintain Cerner EMR records while upholding infection control standards.

The role requires basic healthcare familiarity, strong organizational skills, and calm performance under pressure in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of customer service in a high-volume 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties and processes laboratory specimens adhering to department policies.
• Delivers routine, timed, and stat specimens within required turnaround times.
• Sends PKU tests to State lab and documents session numbers.
• Contacts for preventive maintenance on centrifuge equipment.
• Completes temperature reports for freezers/refrigerators.
• Follows Infection Control standards and uses PPE per policy.
• Scans PKU results into EMR and orders patient documents in Cerner.
• Answers phones promptly and takes messages as needed.
• Obtains supplies for specimen collections.

Skills

Cerner

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school education or equivalent

Two years in accredited healthcare facility office

Job description

Job Description - Lab Assistant (Part Time, Evenings) (302222)

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.

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

Department

LAB SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION-2100-702950