Pathology Lab Assistant

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System is hiring a Pathology Laboratory Assistant at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens, processing body fluids, order entry, and communicating with patients and team members.

The role requires precise documentation and handling of specimens in a fast-paced setting, with opportunities to contribute to quality patient care. Preferred: Associate degree in a related field and about 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Handle tissue specimens and storage.
• Process body fluid specimens and prepare aliquots.
• Maintain organization and prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• Receive specimens and verify labeling accuracy.
• Manage patient and specimen encounters, order entry, accessioning, and send-outs.
• Work well in a team and independently.
• Prioritize heavy workload while maintaining accuracy.
• Read, write and communicate clearly with colleagues and patients.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associates - Related Field

Job description

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $17.07 - $25.60

Summary: The Pathology Laboratory Assistant utilizes technology to perform job duties, documentation, and communication. The Pathology Lab Assistant manages/processes body fluid specimens, requisitions, order entry, and sending out specimens. The assistant accessions specimens, identifies tissue samples and accurately documents in EMR specimens received. This position recognizes and investigates problems and engages in courteous communication both in person and on the telephone. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.

Essential Job Functions

• Handles tissues specimens and storage.
• Processes body fluid specimens and prepares specimen aliquots.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize, initiate actions as needed with good judgement, problem solving skills and shift gears in a busy environment.
• Receives specimen and verifies accurate specimen and requisition labeling.
• Manages patient and specimen encounters, order entry, accessioning, and send outs.
• Ability to work in team environment and independently.
• Prioritizes and organizes heavy workload situations.
• Ability to multitask without compromising accuracy and quality.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, and courteously to support team members and patient care.
• Recognizes problems, investigates, and takes corrective action, documents problem and and response, and notifies supervisor in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Education

• Preferred: Associates - Related Field

Work Experience

• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement

Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver

Make a real difference

For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affidative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.