Laboratory Assistant - Grand Rapids, United States - Trinity Health Michigan

Trinity Health Michigan

Verified Company

Grand Rapids, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

0.5 FTE, Weekdays 3pm-11pm, every 3rd weekend 10am-6pm.

SUMMARY
The Laboratory Assistant is inoculating specimen onto culture media, which grows bacteria and/or fungus for technical analysis. The Laboratory Assistant does data entry into the LIS for each of the specimens received. The staff also fields call from nursing units, doctor offices, and physicians in regard to Microbiology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Minimum:
High School diploma or equivalent is required. A College level biology or microbiology courses required.

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, or a related science.
Related Experience

Minimum:
None

Preferred:
Inoculation Experience in educational or medical lab.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum:

Preferred:
Computer skills, customer service skills, troubleshooting skills.

Computer Competency

Physical/Mental

Minimum:
Position has exposure to infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, fumes, and sharps. The position requires some walking, standing, bending, pushing and occasional lifting of objects weighing from 20 to 40 pounds. Concentration is required when processing specimens and data entry into the LIS system. Must be able to handle daily interruptions during processing.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The conditions are fast paced with moderate to high stress. It is volume driven work, and a high level of quality is necessary. It requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize. The conditions require the ability to work as a team and independently within each shift of work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Able to perform culture inoculation with a Varity of specimen types and other initial area procedures.
Able to operate basic equipment i.e. centrifuges.
Able to prepare specimens for staining.
Must be able to do analytical functions as calculating, weighing and correlating of information.
Must understand and be able to use computer systems.
Must be able to multitask under a volumebased work environment.
Must be able to organize and prioritize work to meet customer needs.
Must be a team player, able to flex out and help with completing work as soon as possible.
Must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, to patients, clients, hospital and laboratory staff.
Must be able to demonstrate good customer service skills.
Performs other duties as assigned. SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION

To ensure appropriate utilization of Protected Health Information (PHI) associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Mercy Health's Confidentiality of Information Standards, as well as other regulatory entities, individuals employed in this position will be granted systems and information access as appropriate for this position.

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DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

The listed duties may be changed at the discretion of the incumbent's supervisor.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.