Medical Lab Assistant

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to perform semi-technical laboratory procedures and maintain accurate documentation. This full-time entry-level role involves collecting and verifying patient samples and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Family-focused benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collecting samples and registering patients.
• Maintaining documentation and monitoring compliance with regulations.
• Observing infection control procedures.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Degree in Biology, Science or related major

Job description

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Overview

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

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Overview

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

At Emory Healthcare w e 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 Assisant 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: 7a-3:30

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 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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