Lab Assistant II - Baltimore, United States - Mercy Medical Center Mary Catherine Bunting Center

    Mercy Medical Center Mary Catherine Bunting Center
    Mercy Medical Center Mary Catherine Bunting Center Baltimore, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Lab Assistant II



    Summary

    Laboratory Assistant 2 (Day Shift) - Core Laboratory

    Full Time - Regular

    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

    40 hours/week

    Weekend and Holiday rotation required


    Mercy Medical Center, the only midsize hospital in the state of Maryland named a "Best Employer" by Forbes Magazine and recognized as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare is hiring a Laboratory Assistant 2 Come join our family of dedicated medical professionals Military veterans are also encouraged to apply Working at Mercy is More than a Job: We are a Family & a Way of Life.


    Mercy's employee benefits:

    • Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and "Catch Up" provision
    • McAuley Awards - Mercy's Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy's Mission and Values
    • Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit
    • Employer paid short & long term disability benefits
    • Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
    • Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
    • Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
    • Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more
    Responsibilities


    The role mainly involves:

    • Supporting Core Lab operations by efficiently handling patient samples and reagents, actively managing and tracking patient samples, and add-on testing.
    • Overseeing supplies and inventory.
    • Performing analyzer maintenance, including quality control measures.
    • Conducting both waived and moderate complexity testing under the guidance of a medical technologist or medical laboratory technician.
    This multifaceted position plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of laboratory operations.

    Requirements


    EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

    • Education and Work Experience:
    • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
    • 1 year of technical experience in the lab preferred
    • Training and experience as a Laboratory Assistant in an accredited computerized laboratory preferred.
    • Good communication skills, entry level computer knowledge and typing skills necessary.

    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

    • License Requirements:
    • N/A
    • Certification Requirements:
    • N/A
    • Age Specific Care Provided For:
    • N/A
    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
    • Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
    • Microsoft Outlook
    • Epic (if applicable to position)
    • Performance Manager/NetLearning
    • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
    • Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
    • Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
    • Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
    • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
    • Other Requirements:
    • Laboratory technique