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St. Elizabeth Healthcare · 7 hours ago

Lab Assistant

Edgewood, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. They are seeking a Lab Assistant to perform specimen processing functions, testing, and various support duties within the laboratory under the supervision of laboratory personnel.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepares, packages, labels, and sends out specimens as directed by procedures. Generates appropriate worksheets for reference laboratory specimens and prepares specimens to be sent to reference lab

Receives specimen from pneumatic tube system, responsible for centrifuging blood and urine specimens as needed

Centrifuge blood and urine specimens for analysis

Aliquot specimens and prepare for analysis

Performs waived and moderately complexity testing as defined by CLIA. Reports testing according to established protocols including evaluation of specimen acceptability

Provides support functions to technologist including the loading and maintaining instruments, assist in re-constituting reagents, thawing, pooling, of blood products

Receives, logs in specimens (i.e., urines, blood specimens, and body fluids) from inpatient nursing units, outpatients, and operating rooms and Emergency Department

Transports specimens from Central Processing Area to each laboratory section. Files specimens once testing is complete, locates any specimens that have add on testing

Checks unfinished work report and daily checklist if needed. Supports the Central Processing staff when needed, i.e. receiving specimens, answering the telephones, etc

Follows recommended procedures for universal precautions and safety policies, as established in the Laboratory. Decontaminates work area daily. When handling blood or body fluids, follows universal precaution procedures in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases

Assists in the Maintenance and repair of clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training

Performs clerical support duties necessary to ensure efficient running of laboratory section or general laboratory

Completes all mandatory competencies and training modules along with review of all departmental policies and procedures and must adhere to all safety policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned to facilitate the efficient and cost effective operation of the laboratory that fall within their scope of practice

Shall follow and demonstrate knowledge of applicable safety and health rules, guidelines, and procedures as outlined in the SEMC Safety and Infection Control Manual; and perform work-related duties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

The associate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the applicable principles of growth and development over the life span. Performs other duties as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Specimen processingModerate complexity testingComputer skillsHuman relations skillsCustomer service skills

Required

High School graduate or GED

Computer skills

Human relations and communication skills

Customer service skills

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.

Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs

Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Company

St. Elizabeth Healthcare

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Greater Cincinnati region.

Founded in 1861

Kenton, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.stelizabeth.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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