Medical Laboratory Assistant II Non-Registered, 3rd shift Weekends, Winston Campus

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Medical Laboratory Assistant II Non-Registered, 3rd shift Weekends, Winston Campus

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Job ID: R249040

Shift: Various

Job Type: Regular

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Department:

60914 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Central Lab: Testing

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full-Time, 3rd shift weekends
• Fri-Sat-Sun, 7pm-7:30am

Pay Range:

$22.90 - $34.35

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, 3rd shift weekends
• Fri-Sat-Sun, 7pm-7:30am
• Winston Campus

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in medical laboratory science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, or documentation of completion of the military's Medical Laboratory Specialist (US Army MOS 68K) Course is required.
• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• Two years' experience in a laboratory or laboratory specimen processing area required, three years preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources including the pneumatic tube system, specimen window, and courier services.
• Verifies acceptability requirements are met for clinical laboratory specimens prior to receipt into the laboratory information system.
• Verifies labeling acceptability and specimen stability requirements are met for anatomic pathology specimens.
• Identifies and resolves unacceptable specimens, such as those with labeling, specimen type, or specimen stability issues. If unable to resolve, brings them to the attention of a Medical Laboratory Assistant II or Manager for resolution.
• Receives instrument ready barcoded specimens into the laboratory information system appropriately.
• Identifies and processes orders in the Electronic Medical Record for specimens received without instrument ready barcode labels. Identifies and processes orders for irretrievable body fluid specimens. Identifies and modifies incorrect orders placed based on specific order requirements for various specimen types.
• Receives samples with orders placed in the Outreach laboratory information system appropriately. Enters employee exposure lab orders into the Outreach laboratory information system. Enters orders from a paper requisition into the Electronic Medical Record or Outreach laboratory information system.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of specimen triage and distribution to appropriate laboratory sections.
• Performs specimen processing techniques including centrifugation and aliquoting. Loads clinical laboratory specimens onto the automated testing track.
• Demonstrates intermediate to advanced knowledge of troubleshooting of laboratory order and specimen issues.
• Provides coverage of inbound calls for Laboratory Client Services during their off hours. Provides guidance to fellow members in order to ensure accurate and timely processing of specimens. Assists with training and mentoring of new team members and students.
• Assists with Quality Assurance and Safety documentation.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Completes a minimum of four continuing education hours outside of annual in-service requirements.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service.
• Strong computer information systems and data entry skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to risk of infection from disease-bearing specimens.
• Exposure to risk of blood borne/airborne disease.
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, lab coats, eye protection, and face protection).
• Possible exposure to odorous and toxic/flammable/corrosive chemicals and specimens.
• Moderate noise environment
• Subject to injury from sharps.
• May require judgment/action which could result in death of patient.
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical power equipment.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Advanced level specimen processing and lab assistant position with responsibilities including receipt of biological specimens into the laboratory, advanced level knowledge of specimen sorting and triage, proper receipt of the specimen into the information system, intermediate to advanced understanding of orders in the laboratory information system, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. Provides guidance to their team to ensure accurate and timely processing of specimens and help to troubleshoot issues. Assists manager with quality assurance and safety documentation and tracking, annual competency evaluation, implementation of new or updated procedures, and selection and training of new team members, as needed.

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