MyMichigan Health · 3 weeks ago
Clinical Laboratory Aide
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization, and they are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Aide to perform various technical and clerical functions under supervision. The role involves specimen processing, order entry, and assisting technical personnel with pre and post analytical duties.
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Responsibilities
Prepares, processes and accessions specimens for testing procedures
Assists technical personnel with pre and post analytical duties
Answering telephones, communication and documentation, department/instrument maintenance duties, supply management, maintain department conditions, manage sample storage, and miscellaneous duties as needed for test preparation and completion
Registers specimens following all the Patient Access department protocols
Orders tests in LIS /CoPath systems, processes samples accurately and efficiently to ensure specimen integrity and identity
Receives specimens in the laboratory information system and distributes specimens to various departments for testing
Retrieves specimens from storage for add on or repeat testing
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback for patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
HIGH school education or equivalent experience
Organization skills
Manual dexterity
Customer service skills
Communication skills
Teamwork skills
Computer skills
Competency in Microsoft® Windows
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to get along with others
Ability to work independently
Regular and predictable attendance
Ability to stay awake
Overall dexterity including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling
Ability to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device
Overall vision and hearing necessary with or without assisted device(s)
Ability to frequently sit/stand/walk for long periods of time
Ability to frequently change posture such as stooping, kneeling or crouching
Ability to occasionally lift or carry 11-20 lbs
Ability to frequently lift or carry 10 lbs
Ability to walk/stand/push/pull of arm/leg controls
Preferred
Six (6) months experience in a clinical or microbiology laboratory
One (1) year experience in handling biological specimens
Medical terminology knowledge
Knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures and protocols
Knowledge of MISYS LIS, HIS and admitting policies and procedures
Job shadow in Microbiology and/or Histology may be required commensurate to experience in either department
Company
MyMichigan Health
MyMichigan Health is a a non-profit healthcare company.
Funding
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