Lab Assistant PRN

Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Henderson
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

Maria Parham HealthWho We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.Where We Are:Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!Why Choose Us: - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees - Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance - Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Robust employee recognition and awards programs - And much more--- -Position SummaryPerforms technical and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory. Performs routine laboratory analysis on a daily basis. Responsible for appropriate computer operations, and instrument maintenance. Ensures test accuracy by utilization of control system with appropriate interpretation. Responsible for data entry and report generating aspects of lab computer system. Process specimens received by the laboratory in preparation for analysis within the laboratory or sending out to the appropriate reference laboratory. Receives incoming calls and coordinates telephone activities for the department, giving out reports as appropriate. Files various reports and sorts and distributes reports for courier or mail delivery. Assists with secretarial duties as required in absence of secretary. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director of Laboratory -Responsibilities of the PositionAssists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, and transporting specimens.Maintains adequate stock of supplies.Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic, and organized manner.Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.Communicates test results to appropriate healthcare providers.Other tasks and duties as assigned.Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.College science/medical laboratory courses and specific medical laboratory experience is preferred. -Required SkillsCritical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Good science and math background. Good aptitude for scientific principles and methods. -EEOC StatementMaria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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