Laboratory Assistant, Winchester Medical Center

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA is hiring a Laboratory Assistant Level I to support patient and specimen workflows, perform pre-analytic duties, and assist with waived and moderately complex testing. The role includes face-to-face and phone customer service, data entry, instrument maintenance, and proper documentation.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED; enrollment in an approved science program or related certifications; ability to handle blood and body fluids; strong attention to

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge is preferred.
• Must be willing to handle blood and body fluids.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CAP and JCAHO laboratory patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Process patient and specimen workflow in the pre-analytic phase.
• Assist with waived and moderately complex testing procedures.
• Provide customer service and document activities per regulatory standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in science/clinical laboratory program

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department

LABORATORY - 207010

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Range

$19.34 - $28.04

Job Description

The Laboratory Assistant Level I is a multi-skilled position that efficiently processes patient and specimen workflow. The Lab Assistant performs the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures and may also perform the analytic and post analytic phases of waived and moderately complex testing procedures. Duties include face to face and telephone customer service, computer data entry and retrieval, instrument maintenance, and proper documentation for all activities. The Lab Assistant is also responsible for monitoring supplies and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing.

Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience
A student enrolled in an accredited program in one of the following:

An Associates or Bachelor of Science program in a science related major or clinical laboratory program (MLT or MT)

OR

Has one of the following:

1 year of health care setting experience

Certification as a medical assistant (MA) or phlebotomist

Qualifications
Medical terminology preferred. Must be willing to handle blood and body fluids. Ability to multi-task and prioritize under stressful situations. Demonstrates knowledge /competence of CAP and JCAHO Laboratory patient safety initiatives and applies these to all aspects of diagnostic testing. Exhibits communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrates scientific knowledge and consistent excellence and focus on patient care. Must have the ability to consistently pay attention to detail while maintaining quality and productivity. Must be able to prioritize work and situational professional demands. Must maintain a professional demeanor and communication, both verbal and written, when under stress. Must exhibit professional and respectful interaction in all situations with patients, patients, physicians and employees.

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Physical Demands
22 A Lab

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.