Medical Lab Assistant

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Assistant to join their team. This role involves performing semi-technical laboratory procedures, ensuring accurate specimen handling, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive health benefits starting from day one, along with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. If you are passionate about contributing to patient care and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with 2 years of experience.
• Degree in Biology or related major may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate semi-technical lab procedures on patient specimens.
• Verify and monitor specimens for accurate packaging and labeling.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with accreditation regulations.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Patient Registration

Sample Collection

Documentation Compliance

Infection Control Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Degree in Biology or Related Major

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.

We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more

Description

Our Medical Lab Assistant performs and evaluates semi-technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens, test material/reagents, blood products, and quality control material. Works in various areas of the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories.

Day shift: 8a-4:30 Monday- Friday

Duties may include registering patients, ordering tests, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples for testing.

• Verifies and monitors all specimens received in laboratory for accurate packaging, labeling, and correct specimen collection requirements and are received appropriately.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation on processes/procedures, patient information, and equipment maintenance, ensuring compliance with all accreditation regulations.
• Observes universal precautions, barrier protection methods and infection control and isolation procedures when working with body fluids and other contagions to ensure a safe work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred and two years of experience.
• Degree in Biology, Science or related major may be considered in lieu of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.