Mary Washington Healthcare · 11 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant, PT, Days with Rotating Weekends
Fredericksburg, VA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their team. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting in the procurement, testing, and processing of laboratory specimens, providing data entry, supply inventory, and customer service support to facilitate specimen processing and result entry.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Enters and verifies test requests accurately and efficiently
Obtains, enters and verifies patient information accurately and efficiently
Assists with specimen storage, retrieval and disposal following standard precautions to abide by all regulatory policies and procedures
Performs technical duties to include: a) collects Fine Needle Aspirations; b) processes specimens according to test requirements; c) prepares Bone Marrow smears; d) prepares slide processing; e) performs instrument maintenance; f) prepares slide staining; g) performs thermometer calibration; h) performs plating specimens for Microbiology on various medias
Prepares samples for appropriate transport to reference laboratory. Generates and reviews pending logs for outstanding specimen processing
Provides telephone support for notification of non-critical laboratory test values. Faxes and prints reports as needed
Assists staff with inventory management; rotates and restocks reagents and supplies as needed
Takes daily temperatures of laboratory refrigerators, freezers, and incubators as required. Performs required daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and function checks as required for eyewash station, safety shower, plasma thawer, etc
Supports Department Supervisor with various projects and tasks as needed
Understands the complexities of specimen integrity and makes first line decisions regarding specimen acceptability
Properly washes and disinfects laboratory equipment and materials
Tracks and receives batches of specimens arriving from off-site locations assuring that each specimen is accounted for and adequate for testing
Operates and maintains operation of high volume centrifuges to include daily and weekly maintenance and disinfection as needed
Troubleshoots and documents specimen integrity issues and patient orders
Assists with the front phlebotomy desk duties as needed to include: answering the phones, coordination of stat orders with notification to the appropriate phlebotomist, answering of the pneumatic tube station and receiving of specimens into the lab system
Assists the Supervisor in the training of new staff regarding lab assistant and specimen processing duties
Monitors the performance of the automated track system in Chemistry and alerts techs when an issue arises and/or action is needed
Compares vendor invoices against inventory receipt to check for accuracy/errors in billing
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
Two years of previous clinical laboratory experience required or B.S. degree in a Biological Sciences or second year student in MLS or MLT clinical program
For students in the Lab Assistant role, must complete MLS or MLT program within 2 years of hire
Basic computer skills required and previous experience with Microsoft Office preferred
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Possess excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
Capacity to cope with difficult situations
Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals
Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Preferred
Previous experience with Microsoft Office preferred
Company
Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare is a nonprofit healthcare system that improve the health of the people in the communities.
Founded in 1899Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.6M2013-09-20Series Unknown· $3.6M
Leadership Team
Vikki ODell
Corporate Governance Manager and Liaison to the President & CEO
Christopher Newman, MD,MBA
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Medical Officer
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