Associate-Clinical Laboratory

Associate-Clinical Laboratory

Job ID: 42296

Job Category: Laboratory & Pathology

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Oncology and Infusion

Facility: BMH Union County Hospital

Location: New Albany, MS

Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for dispatch and/or transport of blood and other specimens. Assists the laboratory staff with

clerical and technical tasks indirectly related to the delivery of quality patient care, for the purpose of

diagnostic testing. May perform CLIA waived laboratory testing. Performs routine duties in the lab.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required

Certification/Degree in the

following areas which include, but

are not limited to medical

technology, clinical laboratory,

chemical, physical or biological or

equivalent years of experience

and education.

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to all specimen collection and preservation requirements, media requirements and

storage.

• Demonstrates proficiency in receiving specimens in the lab.
• Follow accreditation standards, regulatory agency requirements and institutional policies.
• Accurate and complete patient identification requirements, using at least three (3) unique patient

identifiers.

• Demonstrate proficiency in recording and retrieving laboratory data.
• Timely distribution of samples.
• Proficiency in specimen tracking.
• Proficiency in reference lab specimen requirements, receiving and processing.
• Proficiency in loading and unloading of blood culture bottles and performing CLIA waived tests.
• Assists customers, including answering phones and responding to customer inquiries
• Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area
• Assists with training and educating new employees and students
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs.

cart

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,

stretcher)

Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on

bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull >

200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher).

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