Microbiology Lab Assistant

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to support specimen processing and basic CLIA-waived testing.

This role involves handling specimens, preparing them for analysis, and assisting technologists under supervision. Responsibilities include receiving and logging specimens, transporting materials, and maintaining equipment, while following safety and universal precautions.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or GED is required.
• CLIA Section 493.1421 requirements.
• Computer literacy and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, labels, and sends out specimens per procedures.
• Performs waived and moderate complexity testing as defined by CLIA.
• Receives, logs in specimens from various sources and transports to respective sections.
• Maintains instrument readiness and supports technologists as needed.
• Follows universal precautions and safety policies; adheres to regulations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Human relations

Education

HS diploma or GED

CLIA Section 493.1421 requirements

Job description

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Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

20

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

Under the direction of the General or Section Laboratory Supervisor, performs specimen processing functions, waived and moderate complexity testing as defined by CLIA Section 493.1421 and as approved by the Medical Director, and other non-technical duties as assigned.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

1st/2nd shift Part-Time 20 hrs/wk 7:00-3:30PM

Every 3rd weekend

• Prepares, packages, labels, and sends out specimens as directed by procedures. Generates appropriate worksheets for reference laboratory specimens and prepares specimens to be sent to reference lab.
• Receives specimen from pneumatic tube system, responsible for centrifuging blood and urine specimens as needed.
• Centrifuge blood and urine specimens for analysis.
• Aliquot specimens and prepare for analysis.
• Performs waived and moderately complexity testing as defined by CLIA. Reports testing according to established protocols including evaluation of specimen acceptability
• Provides support functions to technologist including the loading and maintaining instruments, assist in re-constituting reagents, thawing, pooling, of blood products.
• Receives, logs in specimens (i.e., urines, blood specimens, and body fluids) from inpatient nursing units, outpatients, and operating rooms and Emergency Department.
• Transports specimens from Central Processing Area to each laboratory section. Files specimens once testing is complete, locates any specimens that have “add on “ testing
• Checks unfinished work report and daily checklist if needed. Supports the Central Processing staff when needed, i.e. receiving specimens, answering the telephones, etc.
• Follows recommended procedures for universal precautions and safety policies, as established in the Laboratory. Decontaminates work area daily. When handling blood or body fluids, follows universal precaution procedures in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases.
• Assists in the Maintenance and repair of clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training.
• Performs clerical support duties necessary to ensure efficient running of laboratory section or general laboratory.
• Completes all mandatory competencies and training modules along with review of all departmental policies and procedures and must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned to facilitate the efficient and cost effective operation of the laboratory that fall within their scope of practice.
• Shall follow and demonstrate knowledge of applicable safety and health rules, guidelines, and procedures as outlined in the SEMC Safety and Infection Control Manual; and perform work-related duties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• The associate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the applicable principles of growth and development over the life span. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• HS graduate or GED
• CLIA Section 493.1421 requirements

Specialized Knowledge

• Computer literacy/fluency
• Human relations and communication skills.
• Computer skills

Kind and Length of Experience

• Up to three months to become proficient.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you’re looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you’ll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.