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LAYIQ - Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology - FT - Day at Stormont-Vail HealthCare

Reviews, clarifies and verifies healthcare provider orders for laboratory tests. Orders tests and receives specimen in the electronic health record. Follows protocols for patient and specimen identification.
Understands the basics of specimen collection and complications that can impact analytical results. Communicates specimen collection information directly to healthcare providers and patients as needed.
Understands specimen integrity and acceptability of a specimen for testing. Processes specimens according to correct protocol--centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, transport, special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light). Evaluates for proper type and adequate volume of specimen. Files slides and blocks accurately and according to procedure.
Distributes specimens and/or prepared slides to the appropriate testing personnel/section.
Acts as a support person for internal and external customers with regards to problem solving. Answers questions regarding test orders and specimen requirements.
Monitors supplies and inventory for area of responsibility. Cleans and maintains specimen processing and testing benches and equipment.
Supports testing in assigned departments. May include (1) Preparation, labeling and staining of slides (manually and/or automated); (2) Microbiology set-up/plating; (3) Preparation of reagents, standards and controls; (4) Running analytical instruments under the supervision of technical staff; (5) Performing quality control and/or routine maintenance on equipment.
Alert to sources of error. Determine duplicate and incorrectly ordered tests. Follows procedures for confirmation of frequently misordered tests.
Package specimens per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and facilitates transfer of specimens/slides/blocks to primary and/or reference laboratories.
Supports and provides training to new team members as directed.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Not Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
On-Site; No Remote
Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Rarely less than 1 hour
Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Sitting: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Working Conditions Comments: Occasionally works with weak acidic and basic chemicals. Some positions work with formalin and other preservative chemicals.
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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