Lab Assistant

Company: Job Juncture
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

TITLE: Lab Assistant

LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio

Are you considering a career change?

Looking for a smaller community(25K population), that offers a low cost of living(18% lower than US average) and plenty of activities in the area but is within an hour of a large city.

If so, an opportunity to work with an integrated health care system based in east central Ohio is looking for someone to join their team.

The system is a not-for-profit and has over 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the area.

The system is the largest provider in a six county region and a primary referral center.

It offers a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II neonatal intermediate care unit, neurosurgery and

comprehensive cancer services.

They are proud of their rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.

SUMMARY:

The Laboratory Assistant individual will perform, evaluate and submit results on blood and body fluid specimens received for laboratory analysis within the guidelines of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Maintains knowledge of laboratory tests and processes specimens maintaining specimen integrity according to individual test requirements.
  
• Scope of responsibility may include maintenance of equipment, ability to troubleshoot instrument performance, and display understanding of quality control requirements related to test analysis.
  
• Keeps accurate records, to include release and reporting of test information via the laboratory information system.
  
• May provide assistance in areas of phlebotomy, CPA, and telecommunications.
  
• Maintains knowledge and assists the organization in complying with all regulatory agencies including CAP, HFAP, OSHA, and HIPPA.
  
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
  
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
  
  
  EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
  
  Bachelors degree in biological sciences(Biology or Chemistry).
  
  Entry-level experience in clinical laboratory.
  
  Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and investigative skills.
  
  Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
  Ability to provide outstanding customer service and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
  
  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure in a complex and changing work environment.
  
  ADDITIONAL INFO:
  
  The position is located east of Columbus.
  
  The position is full time on nights and the hours are 10:30pm-7am.
  
  Person will be working with Blood and Body fluid specimens.
  
  The range is between $16hr-$22hr depending on experience and there is a $1.80hr shift diff and they offer a full benefit package.
  

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