Pathology Lab Assistant, Grand Forks Hospital, Days

Everything we do is underscored by a why and that why is one another.

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 Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R8393

Making 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 youll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. Youll 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)

Required Experience:

Junior IC