Laboratory Assistant III, Point of Care

Laboratory Assistant

Scope of Work

This position is designed to strengthen and expand the Point of Care Testing (POCT) program by providing clerical and minor testing support to the MLS POCT team. This position assumes mostly non-technical and coordination-focused responsibilities, enabling technical staff to work at the top of their license and focus on regulatory, clinical, and quality-critical activities. Because this position supports the entirety of the West, including Corewell Health Regional and Lakeland facilities, some travel between sites is expected.

This laboratory assistant position supports administrative functions associated with the administration of our point of care programs at a regional level. Monitoring and tracking quality assurance, competency and resulting interfaces for our point of care program in a defined region. Requires the ability to trouble shoot and problem solve when results don't meet expected criteria.

Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's/ Associate degree (biology, chemistry/histology) or completion of laboratory assistant training proigram.

1 year of relevant experience Minimum 1 year laboratory experience. Required

Experience as a Laboratory Assistant II recommended if appropriate to assigned department.

CRT-Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology 1 Year preferred