Summary
Laboratory Assistant 2 (Day Shift) - Core Laboratory
Full Time - Regular
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
40 hours/week
Weekend and Holiday rotation may be required
Join the Mercy Medical Center, recognized as a 'Best Midsize Employer' by Forbes Magazine for consecutive years and honored as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, alongside being acclaimed among the Greatest Workplaces for Women.
Become a part of our close-knit family of compassionate medical professionals!
Military veterans are warmly welcomed to apply.
Working at Mercy is More than a Job: We are a Family & a Way of Life.
Mercy's employee benefits:
* Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
* Tuition reimbursement
* 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and "Catch Up" provision
* McAuley Awards - Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values
* Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit
* Employer paid short & long term disability benefits
* Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
* Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
* Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
* Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!
Responsibilities
Responsible for the support of technical areas and independent performance of waived and moderate technical procedures, associated quality control, and preventive maintenance.
Participates in Quality management processes as needed.
Depending on the assignment, your role may involve the following responsibilities:
* Administrative Support: Perform administrative tasks, including calling or emailing stakeholders, and collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth lab operations.
* Applications: Utilize various document and lab applications to perform job assignments efficiently and accurately.
* Core Lab Operations: Efficiently handle patient samples and reagents, manage and track patient samples, and coordinate add-on testing to support Core Lab operations.
* Supply and Inventory Management: Oversee supplies and inventory, including following up with vendors and other departments to maintain necessary stock levels.
* Analyzer Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance on analyzers, including executing quality control measures to ensure accurate results.
* Testing Procedures: Conduct both waived and moderate complexity testing under the supervision of a medical technologist or medical laboratory technician, ensuring adherence to all protocols and standards.
If you're ready to contribute to a high-performing lab team and make a significant impact in patient care, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
* Education and Work Experience:
* Must possess a high school diploma or GED
* 1 year of technical experience in the lab preferred
* Training and experience as a Laboratory Assistant in an accredited computerized laboratory preferred.
* Good communication skills, entry level computer knowledge and typing skills necessary.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
* Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
* Microsoft Outlook
* Epic
* Performance Manager/NetLearning
* Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
* Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
* Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
* Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
* Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
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* Other Requirements:
* Laboratory technique