Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - PT - Variable

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A Brief Overview
Assists the Specimen Processing Supervisor with oversight of daily operations in the Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus Hospital Laboratory. Acts as a support person for Medical Laboratory Assistants to aid in specimen management during normal and atypical situations, whether clinical or anatomical pathology specimen, reference laboratory specimen, client, clinic, or inpatient specimen. Successfully monitors and completes training of staff to current policy.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Phlebotomy or laboratory experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, particularly during busy times. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)
• Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)

What you will do

• Responsible for performing the job duties of a Medical Laboratory Assistant.
• Assists the Supervisor with adjustments to the section work schedule, including any daily and/or individual work assignments to utilize personnel.
• Ensures effective training and orientation of new team members. Provides effective support, coaching and mentorship to new team members.
• Assists the Supervisor in assessing competency during the introductory period and annual performance evaluations of Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Provides support to the Supervisor in investigating and correcting deviations in procedures and professional behavior standards.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures.
• Assists with time-keeping responsibilities.
• Reviews and updates procedures as assigned.
• Assists department leadership with maintaining accreditation readiness.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vails Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
• Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Sitting: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions Comments:
Occasionally works with weak acidic and basic chemicals. Some positions work with formalin and other preservation chemicals.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.