Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Mckay-Dee Hospital
Clinical Lab Assistant - McKay-Dee Hospital - Full time8/29/18LaboratoryFull TimeGreater Ogden & North Davis areaMcKay-Dee Hospital -Job ID:219884 -Greater Ogden & North Davis area -About Us What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Healthcare? It means that the quest for clinical excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where physicians and employees can deliver the best in healthcare. And its realizing each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve theextraordinarytogether. Being a part of Intermountain Healthcare means joining with a world-class team of over 36,000 employees and embarking on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. Our mission is: Helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Our patients deserve the best in healthcare, and we deliver. Job Description The Clinical Lab Assistant orders, prepares, and directs testing to appropriate laboratory department or testing facility. The incumbent serves as a resource within Specimen Processing. This position may act as a Team Lead or Trainer. Essential Job Duties -1. Performs advanced trouble shooting and problem resolution (i.e., merging, canceling, crediting, client contact, writing and resolving error codes). -2. Researches reference laboratory testing requirements, collection and stability, as well as ordering, monitoring, and resulting. -3. Performs moderately complex testing. -4. May troubleshoot automation spot maintenance and problems related to specific laboratory instruments (i.e., pending logs, missing samples, unresulted tests). -5. May prepare specialized collection kits and process research samples. -6. May communicate complex information that may include test results, normal ranges, and specimen requirements. -7. May lead process improvement initiatives. -8. May act as Team Lead or Trainer which includes: Uses advanced skills to assist employees in difficult processing situations; fulfills some coordinator functions in the absence of the coordinator or supervisor; oversees work flow and adjusts workflow assignments; provides training and orientation to new staff; and investigates, records, and corrects errors. Posting Specifics -Entry Rate: $13.68 + based on level and experience -Full time, 40 hours per week - Monday through Friday 0800-1630 with rotating weekends and holidays -Benefits Eligible Minimum Requirements Clinical Lab Asst I -High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations -Excellent communication skills to include ability to read, write, speak and understand effectively in English. -Customer service skills -Ability to work in a team environment under stressful situations. -Self-motivated and able to work independently. -Basic computer skills -Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights. Clinical Lab Asst II -High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations -Six months laboratory experience -Excellent communication skills to include ability to read, write, speak and understand effectively in English. -Customer service skills -Ability to work in a team environment under stressful situations. -Self-motivated and able to work independently. -Basic computer skills -Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights -Demonstrated knowledge of inter-relationship of computer systems Physical Requirements -Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information. -Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands. -See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents. -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment. Preferred Requirements -In depth understanding of laboratory departments as well as Intermountain Laboratory system functions. -Experience teaching concepts to others. Please Note All positions subject to close without notice. Intermountain Healthcare prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, disability and/or genetic information. -Working Hours -40 -Primary Work Location -McKay-Dee Hospital -Expertise -Laboratory -Job Type -Full Time -