Lab Assistant

Laboratory AssistantLocation: Pembroke Pines, FloridaMemorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.Summary: Prepares specimens for analysis by registering and accessioning orders via Hospital Information System and Laboratory Information Systems (clinical lab and/or anatomic pathology), verifying specimen acceptability. Performs established pre-analytical and analytical laboratory procedures, not requiring Medical Technologist or Histology Technologist interpretation, in accordance with established laboratory policy in an accurate, safe, and timely manner.* 5 days a week.- Weekends required. - Experience in working in a hospital or reference laboratory, highly preferred.Responsibilities:Performs clerical duties. Also maintains equipment and adequate stock of supplies. Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.Assists in the preparation and processing of bone marrow specimens.Provides support functions to technologists including the loading and maintaining of instruments, making up of reagents, thawing, pooling, importing, and issuing of blood products, and maintenance and function checks.Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including waived testing, routine preventative maintenance, calibrations, quality control and safety checks.Completes culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation when staffed in Microbiology department.Performs the phlebotomy function to ensure accurate and timely processing of lab test orders.Provides laboratory customer service to include request for add-ons, specimen collection information, phlebotomy requests, result inquiry, etc.Competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: This role requires the ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers, basic knowledge of laboratory information systems, requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision, and must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Six (6) months of prior experience as a lab assistant. Other Information: Certification in Phlebotomy is preferred.Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:Bending and Stooping = 60%Climbing = 40%Keyboard Entry = 60%Kneeling = 20%Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%Reaching = 60%Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%Running = 0%Sitting = 60%Squatting = 40%Standing = 60%Walking = 60%Audible Speech = 60%Hearing Acuity = 60%Smelling Acuity = 60%Taste Discrimination = 0%Depth Perception = 60%Distinguish Color = 60%Seeing - Far = 60%Seeing - Near = 60%Bio hazardous Waste = 60%Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%Asbestos = 0%Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%Dust = 40%Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%Hazardous Chemicals = 60%Hazardous Medication = 0%Latex = 20%Computer Monitor = 60%Domestic Animals = 0%Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%Fire Risk = 40%Hazardous Noise = 20%Heating Devices = 60%Hypoxia = 0%Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%Magnetic Fields = 0%Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%Potential Electric Shock = 40%Potential for Physical Assault = 20%Radiation = 20%Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%Unprotected Heights = 0%Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%Shift: EveningsDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). 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