Medical Laboratory Assistant I - PRN / Days / Central Specimen Receiving
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6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Job Ref : 61893 Talent Area : Laboratory Services Job Shift : 1st - Day Job Type : PRN Posted Date : Sept. 23, 2024
The Medical Laboratory Assistant I has responsibility for the processing, organizing, labeling, and transporting of specimens for laboratory testing.
Duties also include the input and extraction of data from the Laboratory Information System and the performance of clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing documents.
Requirements :
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prepares specimens for courier pick up and delivery to referral lab as necessary. Communicates with other laboratory personnel when specimens need to be transported to other areas.
- Performs various Laboratory Information System functions. Files requisitions, reports and other pathology materials appropriately.
Answers the telephone and refers requests for the delivery of results to physician offices appropriately.
Organizes workload and sets priorities. Keeps work area neat, clean and well stocked. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Receives, triages, orders, labels and transports specimens for laboratory testing. Processes specimens, aliquots, and / or slides / blocks according to procedure for samples tested in the laboratory as well as samples forwarded to referral laboratories.
Handles STAT samples expeditiously. Assists pathologist and / or other laboratory personnel with specimen grossing as needed.
- Recognizes problems (such as mislabels, incorrect tube type, etc.), identifies causes, and takes corrective action to solve basic problems.
- Operates automated instrumentation as applicable at entity following all safety measures. Performs and documents any processing equipment maintenance.
- Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security and emergency preparedness.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental / organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system.
- Uses department resources / equipment / supplies properly and efficiently.
GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in departmental projects activities, and seeks continuing education opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.
Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications : EDUCATION
EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Previous experience in a laboratory preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
N / A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going evaluations consisting of one or more of the following : skills, competency assessments and / or performance reviews
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
- Strong organizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintain accuracy
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of specimen requirements for testing, processing, and proper waste disposing
- Possesses basic computer knowledge to operate multiple computer systems to include Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
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