53 Medical Lab Assistant Jobs in Butler, PA
Excela Health is Hiring a Medical Lab Assistant Near Butler, PA
Job Summary/Overall Objectives
The Medical Lab Assistant performs moderate complexity laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and proper operation of instrumentation. Assists Medical Technologists with non-testing tasks including but not limited to reference test preparation and shipping.
Essential Job Functions
* Technical responsibilities require this position to perform laboratory test procedures in one or more functional sections of the laboratory as assigned including moderate complexity testing. This includes accurate identification and pre-analytic preparation of specimens, complete testing according to established SOPs and accurately reports the test results. Technical knowledge must be utilized to complete testing to its highest level of efficiency. Completes all required quality control and maintenance.
* Protects patient safety by following all protocols established for the accurate identification and labeling of laboratory specimens.
* Assists Medical Technologists with non-testing tasks including but not limited to reference test preparation and shipping.
* Maintains all standards established by the laboratory regulatory agencies and assists in the preparation and documentation necessary for successful compliance.
* Competent in using necessary computer software. Answers inbound phone calls and maintains knowledge base to respond to caller's needs, questions, or concerns. Works collaboratively with all other departments to provide high quality patient care. Maintains patient confidentiality.
* Must be able to recognize when specimen integrity has been compromised.
* Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.
* Other duties as assigned.
Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Required Qualifications/Experience
* Minimum Associate of Science Degree or higher from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical science or a certified military training program meeting CLIA requirements for moderate complexity testing procedures
* Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
* Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
* Experience in Healthcare or Laboratory setting.
License, Certification & Clearances
* Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
Work Environment
* Noise level is multiple people speaking at once.
* Office Setting with phone calls.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
* Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
* Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
Physical Demands/Requirements
* Bending
* Sitting
* Lifting
* Answering the phone
* Computer entry
Equal Employment Opportunity
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
x
Extreme Cold
x
Heights
x
Confined Spaces
x
Extreme Noise(>85dB)
x
Mechanical Hazards
x
x
Use of Vibrating Tools
x
Operates Vehicle (company)
x
Operates Heavy Equipment
x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
x
Rotates All Shifts
x
x
8 Hours Shifts
x
x
10-12 Hours Shifts
x
x
On-Call
x
Overtime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
x
x
Travel Between Sites
Direct Patient Care
Respirator Protective Equipment
x
x
Eye Protection
x
x
Head Protection (hard hat)
x
x
Hearing Protection
x
Hand Protection
x
x
Feet, Toe Protection
x
Body Protection
x
x
Latex Exposure
x
x
Solvent Exposure
x
Paint (direct use) Exposure
x
Dust (sanding) Exposure
x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
x
x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
x
x
Mist Exposure
x
Wax Stripper (direct use)
x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
x
Laser Exposure
x
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential - Absolute Necessity.
Marginal - Minimal Necessity.
Constantly - 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently - 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally - 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely - Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Bending (Stooping)
x
Sitting
x
x
Walking
x
x
Climbing Stairs
x
Climbing Ladders
x
Standing
x
x
Kneeling
x
Squatting (Crouching)
x
x
Twisting/Turning
x
Keyboard/Computer Operation
x
x
Gross Grasp
x
x
Fine Finger Manipulation
x
x
Hand/Arm Coordination
x
x
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
x
x
Carry
10-20
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
x
x
Seeing Near w/Acuity
x
x
Feeling (Sensation)
x
x
Color Vision
x
x
Hearing Clearly
x
x
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
x
x
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
x
x
Reaching Forward
Lifting Floor to Knuckle
###
10-50
>50
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
###
10-19
20-29
30>50
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
###
10-19
20>50
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
###
10-19
20>50
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Job Summary
Full Time
$44k-55k (estimate)
07/01/2024
07/18/2024
IRWIN, PA
1,000 - 3,000
2018
CARRIE BRANT
$500M - $1B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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