Laboratory Assistant I - Per Diem - Days - MHM

Memorial Healthcare System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, Florida seeks a patient-focused laboratory support professional to prepare specimens for analysis. You will register and accession orders, verify specimen acceptability, and support clerical tasks in a fast-paced clinical lab.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with laboratory information systems, and the ability to relate well with internal and external customers. No prior experience required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to relate with internal and external customers.
• Capable of working in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Laboratory Information Systems, verifying specimen acceptability.
• Performs clerical duties and maintains equipment and stock. Keeps work area safe and organized.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Lab information systems

Phlebotomy requests

Customer service

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Location

Miramar, Florida

Job Description

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.

Summary

Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Laboratory Information Systems (clinical lab and/or anatomic pathology), verifying specimen acceptability.

Responsibilities

Performs clerical duties. Also maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner. Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.

• Provides laboratory customer service to include request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 20%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 40%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
• Dust = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 20%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 20%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Radiation = 20%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Equal Opportunity

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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Employment Conditions

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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