Lab Support Specialist I - Lab Access

Job Title

To assist the technologists in the performance of laboratory duties, which include but are not limited to labeling, organizing and maintaining COVID, blood chemistry, histology and urine samples and procedures. Responsible for providing technical assistance, expertise, day to day specimen problem solving and following all Laboratory safety guidelines.

Job Description

Status: Full Time - Benefit Eligible

Schedule:

- Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 10pm - 6:30am

- Wednesday/Saturday: OFF

Essential Job Functions:

• Preparation of specimens for testing which meet the laboratory's criteria. Readies specimens for placement onto analyzers, ensuring that the barcoded label is properly affixed to the specimen tubes and reference laboratory requisitions
• Organize and maintain lab storage, samples, and specimens
• Registers, retrieves, discards specimens as appropriate
• Familiar with tube types, test request and medical terminology
• Sanitize equipment and workspace
• Performs pipetting, organizing of samples as needed
• Troubleshoot problem specimens to find resolution
• Ensures that specimens were collected in proper additive or that additive is added before specimen is sent for testing
• Centrifuge specimens that are delivered to the lab after appropriate amount of time has elapsed for proper clotting
• Discard aged specimens in appropriate disposal units
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned that are within the scope of ability

General Job Functions:

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Physical Job Requirements

• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling)
• Work requires sitting, standing, and / or walking for periods of up to eight hours.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
• Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Sharps, Latex, Chemotherapy and Fumes
• Loud noises
• Vibration
• Extreme temperatures
• Confined spaces
• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
• Magnetic fields
• Radiation
• Combative patients/visitors

Blood-borne Pathogen:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.
• Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, and other body fluids.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate/GED, required
• Health Sciences degree (AA/AS, BA/BS), preferred
• 1 year related work experience, preferred
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
• Moderate-High level Computer skills, required
• Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail)
• Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.
• Methods of Evaluation: Documented evaluations occur at the end of full training and periodically thereafter.

Travel:

• None Required

Pay Range: $17.60 - $21.30 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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