Medical Lab Assistant I

Department:

60914 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Central Lab: Testing

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Second shift: Mon-Fri 2:30-11pm

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: Second shift: Mon-Fri 2:30-11pm
• Department: Central Lab
• Location: Winston Salem

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED equivalent with three years? experience in a laboratory or laboratory specimen processing area required. Associate's 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: 1. Obtains and sorts specimens from various delivery sources including the pneumatic tube system, specimen window, and courier services. 2. Verifies acceptability requirements are met for clinical laboratory specimens prior to receipt into the laboratory information system. 3. Verifies labeling acceptability and specimen stability requirements are met for anatomic pathology specimens. 4. 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. 5. Receives instrument ready barcoded specimens into the laboratory information system appropriately. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of specimen triage and distribution to appropriate laboratory sections. 9. Performs specimen processing techniques including centrifugation and aliquotting. Loads clinical laboratory specimens onto the automated testing track. 10. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of troubleshooting of laboratory order and specimen issues. 11. 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. 12. Assists with Quality Assurance and Safety documentation. 13. Completes special projects as assigned. 14. 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 Possible exposure to odorous and toxic/flammable/corrosive chemicals and specimens Moderate noise environment Subject to injury from sharps Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical power equipment Occasionally subject to irregular hours May require judgment/action which could result in death of patient Must wear protective equipment (gloves, lab coats, eye protection, and face protection)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100