Luminis Health · 13 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant
Lanham, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.50/hr - $26/hr
0+ years expLuminis Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the technical staff in delivering medical laboratory information related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. The role involves maintaining laboratory supplies, processing specimens, registering patients, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Creates a work environment that positively promotes process improvement
Explores opportunities to add value to job (innovative ideas) to benefit the organization and taking ownership of the outcome
Proactively finds other work-related tasks during low census
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Labels and disposes of biohazard and/or chemical waste according to regulatory guidelines
Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation (hand offs)
Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; and storing supplies according to manufacturer’s recommended conditions
Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Provides clinical laboratory information by answering questions and requests
Participates in the training of new staff by serving as a mentor
Determines and executes the best method for obtaining biological specimens from patients of all ages (if required) to include venipuncture, capillary, and heel-stick puncture to ensure quality specimen for testing
Processes gynecological and non-gynecologic specimens for microscopic evaluation (if required), including instrument processing, staining, changing reagents, and cover-slipping
Performs functions to established productivity guidelines with minimal errors
Registers patients accurately in the Hospital Information System
Orders or accessions appropriate tests as requested by an authorized provider by accurately reading and interpreting orders and being familiar with test mnemonics and components
Responds to requests for lab results and sends appropriate scheduled reports
Prepares aliquots and processes samples for referral to outside labs; distributes specimens to testing or processing locations according to established standard work
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment
Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability
Actively participate in the laboratory quality plan/program (ex. investigative reports, notification of delays, etc.)
Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basis and follows up on issues (troubleshoots)
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent
Six months experience working in an acute care facility in an equivalent role
Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities both inside and outside the organization
May require travel to various locations
There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens
Preferred
MLA(ASCP) or PBT(ASCP)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more*Benefit offerings based on employment status
Company
Luminis Health
Luminis Health is a not for profit organization that provides exceptional health care services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Beales
Chief Human Resources Officer
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