Medical Lab Assistant

Job Specifics Requirements:

Laboratory Procedures and Protocols

* Maintain established department
policies and procedures, objectives, safety,environmental and infection control
standards.

* Process a variety of specimens in
accordance to established protocols.

* Data entry into both the hospital and
laboratory information systems.

* Monitor the pneumatic tube system and
the timely processing of all specimens Received through it.

* Process add-on requests from client
offices and from nursing units.

* Monitor requests for laboratory
testing that have not been processed through the Laboratory information system.

* Ensure that all outstanding orders
are accounted for and that any missing
specimens are found.

* Document the receipt of specimens in
the laboratory information system.

* Print and fax patient reports as
requested.

* Perform quality assurance checks on
outpatient requisitions to ensure the correctness of data entry.

* Sort and file requisitions in the
appropriate location according to established protocols.

* Pull all out-patient requisitions
that require follow-up with the physician offices in the morning.

* Maintain work area in a neat,
orderly, and well-stocked fashion.

* Rotate into weekends and holidays as
assigned to assure uniform quality of laboratory services.

* Communicate with medical, nursing,
and office personnel regarding laboratory results and protocols.

* Provide back up for all areas of
responsibility for an MLA regardless of the individual assignment.

* Perform other related duties as
required or as responsibilities dictate.

Personal and Professional Growth

* Demonstrate the role of a medical
laboratory assistant in a professional manner.

* Assume accountability for his/her
position extends self when unusual need arises.

* Report for work on time and give
adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness.

* Routinely undertakes additional tasks
when his/her assignment is completed.

* Accepts constructive criticism
regarding own performance and strives to make improvements.

* Adheres to policies established for
meals, breaks, dress code, and parking.

* Exhibits courtesy and respect to
patients, families, physicians, clients, and co-workers.

* Maintains competencies through:
Regular participation in service education programs.

* Demonstrates understanding of Fire and
Disaster Plan, Infection Control, trauma Alert Protocol, and handling of
critical patients.

* Demonstrates proficient laboratory skills via
yearly competencies.

* Motivated and self-directed:

* Carries out responsibilities promptly and in a
self-directed fashion.

* Seeks additional learning experiences.

* Contributes to Organizational Goals

* Utilizes concepts of preventive
maintenance and proper use of laboratory equipment.

* Is flexible and receptive to change.

* Participates in quality improvement
activities.

* Demonstrates excellent customer
service skills to promote customer satisfaction