Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Phlebotomy/Lab Assistant to perform phlebotomy and related laboratory tasks at our campus. You will handle blood, tissue, and other specimens, following lab guidelines with a focus on safety, accuracy, and patient care.

The role emphasizes customer service to clinicians and patients, with opportunities to work with LIS and e-Source and to train new staff. Evening shifts, 40 hours per week, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Driver's License issued by the DMV is required.
• 6 months to 1 year of phlebotomy and/or specimen processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing as assigned.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.
• Provide customer service to clinicians, clients, and staff.
• Communicate professionally with physician offices and laboratory personnel.
• Support computer-related tasks (LIS, e-Source) as needed.
• Assist with training new employees and students.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

LIS

e-Source

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The TLA demonstrates the ability to perform phlebotomy and a variety of technical and clerical functions in the Laboratory based on the needs of the individual campus. He/she performs routine laboratory procedures based on principles of human growth and development according to established lab guidelines using customer focus, teamwork, adaptability to change, problem solving, communication and personal excellence. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 70% Phlebotomy and/or specimen processing depending on job location.
• Adherence to Safety and Infection Control practices.
• Customer service to clinicians and clients.
• Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff and clinical staff, and laboratory associates.
• Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, and use service recovery where necessary.
• 15% Associated computer related tasks (i.e. LIS, e-Source)
• 5% Training new employees and students
• 5% Adherence to regulatory compliance including National Patient Safety Goals, CAP, OSHA, JCAHO, CMS, OSH and Laboratory Policies and Procedures.
• 5% Maintaining competencies, mandatory required education (ACE).
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• DL - Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles

Additional Job Description

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Customer Service. Computer skills. Communication skills. Medical Terminology High School Diploma or equivalent 6 months - 1 year experience in phlebotomy and/or specimen processing Associates working in a skilled nursing facility setting are required to have an active driver’s license and carry personal auto insurance

Work Shift

Work Shift: Evening Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

We Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision - to be an organization "where people want to work."