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Jupiter Medical Center · 3 months ago

Laboratory Assistant- Full Time - Varied

Jupiter, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Jupiter Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider in Palm Beach County, recognized for its commitment to safety and quality. The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for performing data entry, monitoring workflow for phlebotomy draws, and supporting laboratory staff with various tasks to ensure efficient operations and excellent customer service.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Maintains pending log lists

Organizes workflow to improve efficiency

Answers phones, faxes report, maintains phlebotomy inventory

Maintains a clean environment, including lab equipment and work benches

Performs various tasks to support the laboratory technical staff; specimen procurement, specimen processing, lab testing, send outs and the maintenance of quality assurance records

Understands quality control and expected results for POCT tests performed

Completes all associated competencies in a timely manner

Expedites all specimens based on the level of priority (e.g., STAT, Timed, Routine and etc.)

Acts as the front line for laboratory customer service by; disseminating excellent communication over the phone and in person, resolves specimen issues presented by clinical staff and is able to identify/resolve specimen recollection opportunities

May also process microbiology specimens and will be required to crosstrain to perform Phlebotomy when needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

National certification ASPTNational certification ASCPComputer data entrySpecimen procurementQuality control knowledgeCustomer service skillsCommunicationTeam collaborationEmotional intelligence

Required

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Must be able to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and physicians in a professional, customer service manner at all times

Strong skills with computer data entry, must be able to learn more than one IS data entry system and utilize more than one computer system to track and receive orders

Precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures, obtain specimens and use electronic/computerized equipment

Able to learn specimen requirements for over 2000 tests; timing of draws, and anatomy for correct collections

Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing

Ability to self-direct and exercise independent judgment in situations requiring follow-up and discussions with clinical staff and/or other areas of Laboratory to ensure completeness of task and customer satisfaction

Works well in a team environment to accomplish common tasks to solve problems and enhance the smooth and efficient flow of the department

Standing on feet 65% of shift while performing lab test

Sits up to 4 hr/day on chair while doing paperwork

Walking up to 50 yards per day

Lifting: 1-10 lbs from floor to counter level, PRN to replace reagents

Carrying: 1-10 lbs distance <50 yards; several times a day

Pushing: 1-5 < 50 yards several times a day

Squatting: several times a day to reach cabinets, equipment

Twisting: Upper body 45 degrees; frequency – 10 times/ day

Rotating: Upper body 45 degrees; frequency – 10 times/ day

Reaching: arms distance 1-3 feet several times a day

OSHA exposure level is Category I-Exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids