Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Henderson

Owensboro Health; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Laboratory Henderson is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform technical and clerical functions across sections of the laboratory. The role involves receiving and processing specimens, maintaining equipment, verifying eligibility and insurance, communicating results to providers, and performing waived tests on-site.

The position requires High school diploma or GED and can include venipuncture.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High school diploma, GED or higher required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.
• Maintains equipment and stock of supplies; orders supplies as needed.
• Confirms eligibility, verifies insurance benefits, referrals, and authorization for patient registrations.
• Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Maintains a safe, aseptic, and organized work area.
• Performs clerical duties including supply distribution, answering phones, data entry, and filing.
• May perform venipuncture on patients of all ages.
• May assist in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution.
• May perform waived laboratory testing on-site and report results according to government standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under minimal supervision

Handle stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: M-F 7a-8p and Sat -Sun 8a-5p | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Medical Group | Department: Laboratory Henderson

Job Summary:

Performs technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.
• Maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Orders supplies as needed.
• Confirms eligibility, verifies insurance benefits, referrals, and authorization for identified patient registrations.
• Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner.
• Performs clerical duties including supply distribution, answering phones, data entry, and filing.
• May perform venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection consistently using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures.
• May assist in delivery of physicians' reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner.
• May perform waived Laboratory testing on-site and reports results according to government standards.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

No experience required

Education

High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire

Licensure/Certification/Registration

No licensure/certification/registration required

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Rarely
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: Low-Risk

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• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
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• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.