Medical Laboratory Assistant I, Human Leukocyte Antigen Lab, Part-Time

Department:

60938 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Human Leukocyte Antigen

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Preferably to work in the afternoon but can be flexible once fully trained.

Pay Range

$21.45 - $32.20

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with three years' experience in a laboratory or laboratory specimen processing area required.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Medical Laboratory Assistant or Phlebotomist (American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists) certification is 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 intermediate 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 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 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.

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

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