Lab Assistant KAL

Beacon Health System

Kalamazoo, MI

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Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Cookies, Disease, English Language, Ergonomics, Family Medicine, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Library, Medical Office, Medical Records, Nursing, Occupational Health, Operating Systems, Organizational Skills, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Patient Care, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Design, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, Remote Access, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Telephone Skills, Vaccination
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Kalamazoo, MI
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"We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the top employers in the state of Indiana," said Beacon Health System CEO Kreg Gruber. "I am grateful to our associates for their significant contributions to our health system and their unwavering dedication to our patients every day. We strive to make Beacon a great workplace for everyone."

"I want to thank and congratulate each and every Beacon associate for their hard work, because we can't be a great employer without them," Gruber said. "This recognition would not be possible without a commitment to our mission - to deliver outstanding care, inspire health and connect with heart."

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Lab Assistant KAL

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • BPW General Lab Anc 002
  • Beacon Kalamazoo
  • Part-time - Day - Monday-Friday 9a-1p
  • Req #: 224711

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Summary

Performs all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures required to process and submit specimens. Assigns specific computer generated identification numbers, checks for accuracy, and records all items processed. Forwards accessioned specimens to designated laboratory location(s); and locating and correcting any discrepancies. Learns and keeps familiar with lab procedures and location of stored specimens. Locates specimens and pulls from various departments as requested.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

  • MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
  • VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
  • SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

  • Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
  • Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
  • Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
  • Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
  • Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
  • Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
  • Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
  • Complies with established organization and department policies.
  • Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon''s six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

  • Leverage innovation everywhere.
  • Cultivate human talent.
  • Embrace performance improvement.
  • Build greatness through accountability.
  • Use information to improve and advance.
  • Communicate clearly and continuously.

Skill Requirements

  • Administrative: Answer telephones, maintain logs/records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, research information, use computerized databases, written and verbal communications.
  • Machine: Personal computer.

Physical Demands: Speech clarity, utilization of fingers and hands, standing-remaining on one's feet in an upright position, sitting-remaining in the normal seated position, handling-seizing, holding, grasping. Moderate physical effort (up to 30 pounds); must comply with applicable safety procedures. Additional job duty (as assigned): (Hazardous Chemical Waste Management) Proper identification of known hazardous material in the work place. The knowledge of personal protection measures. The avoidance of accidents. The knowledge of hazardous waste characteristics, hazardous waste volume generation limits, accumulation limits, spill control measures, record keeping, proper handling and container management, labeling, container and storage inspection.

Working Conditions: Possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens; regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases; must comply with applicable safety procedures.

Vision Requirements: Far acuity-ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more; near acuity-ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less; depth perception-ability to judge distance and space relationships; color vision-ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

License/Certification/Education: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent w/1-2 years of experience.

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