Medical Laboratory Assistant PRN - Our Lady of the Angels

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for up-front specimen handling and facilitating the workflow in and out of the laboratory. Assists laboratory personnel with laboratory procedures. May perform some moderate complex tests and support clerical duties. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision 

 

 

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1. Productivity: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   1. All pre analytical specimen handling and facilitating workflow in and out of laboratory is effectively done at all times.
   2. Non complex laboratory testing is performed as needed.
   3. Assistance is provided in care and maintenance of laboratory work areas and equipment as requested.
   4. Appropriate PPE is worn during sample collection and processing to ensure safe work habits and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients and visitors 100% of the time.
2. Quality & Compliance: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   1. Specimens is accepted and received into the Lab Information System using proper patient identification at all times.
   2. Specimen requirements for each test are utilized and specimen is evaluated for proper identification and integrity through visual checks and result evaluation at all times.
   3. Protocols for instrument maintenance, running controls and accepting, verifying and recording q.c. results are effectively utilized at all times.
   4. Problems and questions outside of own expertise are recognized and referred to appropriate supervisory personnel.
3. Other duties as assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
   1. Active participation in committees, department processes and special projects as assigned is provided as requested.
   2. Other duties as assigned are completed.

Education - High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Skills - Communication and Customer Service Skills; problem solving ability, initiative, good judgment.

Licensure - Must obtain Louisiana License as Medical Lab Assistant by LSBME within six (6) months of employment.

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. The health system was organized in 1984 to unite three existing hospitals in Louisiana which were already part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady's mission of extending the healthcare of Jesus Christ to those most in need. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system serves patients across the State of Louisiana through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems and currently employs over 10,000 individuals.
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital’s exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home.