Lead Medical Lab Assistant-Clinical Path (Columbia County) at 2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.

, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Problem Solving, Data Gathering, Specimen Collection, Quality Improvement, Clerical Assistance, Computer Proficiency, Patient Interaction, Regulatory Knowledge, Analytical Skills, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Technical Skills, Time Management

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Must be skilled in collection and processing of all laboratory specimens for testing and able to perform waived testing under direct supervision. Performs a variety of pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical tasks in the laboratory. Aids in supervisory activity for a lab section. Evaluates specimen acceptability, enters patient and test information into the computer and responds to requests for information from customers. Utilizes all necessary computer systems, proficient at reviewing documentation or accuracy. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Collects and receives samples for testing into the laboratory, verifies proper patient preparation sample collection, and sample transport requirements. Ensures Standard Precautions and personal protective equipment are utilized for collecting and processing of all types of specimens. Demonstrates good verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Responsible for effective communications between the laboratory, clinical services and physicians. Leads quality, lean and process improvement activities. Clerical assistance for billing, troubleshooting, data gathering, and verification of lab orders and labels. Reviews and utilizes all necessary computer systems and documentation for accuracy and an efficiently solves problems for assigned section. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Other-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor CPT - Cert Phlebotomy Tech or CPT-P - Cert Phlebotomy Tech - Provisional (2 Years) within 2 years or MLT(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MLTASCP-P - Medical Laboratory Technician - Provisional (180 Days) within 2 years Additional License(s) and Certification(s): ASCP, AMT, NHA, NCCT, ABB, NPA within 6 months of hire within 180 Days Required Specific Phlebotomy certs: PBT (ASCP), RPT (AMT), CPT (NHA), NCPT (NCCT), CPT-PBT (ABB), CPT (NPA) within 180 Days Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in any laboratory field. Required and Required Minimum Skills: Must have knowledge of laboratory and hospital regulations Ability to prioritize tasks and make immediate decisions and laboratory technical skills for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical tasks Able to work and provide leadership for assigned areas and communicate effectively Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

The Lead Medical Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting and processing laboratory specimens, ensuring proper procedures are followed, and leading quality improvement activities. They also communicate effectively with clinical services and physicians while performing clerical tasks related to laboratory operations.