Laboratory Assistant

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Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shift Start Time

7:30 AM

Shift End Time

11:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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Job Description

Assists clinical laboratory personnel in performance of responsibilities and works effectively with others to meet patient needs. Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to hold self and others accountable
• Critical thinking skills that lead to desired outcomes
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an applied science (biology, chemistry, etc.)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strives for adult-adult relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors

Job Responsibilities

• Performs duties appropriate for Laboratory Assistant.
• Properly handles and processes specimens according to written procedures.
• Accurately prepares send-out requisitions and samples for referral testing
• Enter orders and receives all specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Performs quality assurance by monitoring pending logs, OL monitor for timed and STAT specimens, HRP and the LIS error logs. Utilizes shift to shift communication log. Document orders errors and specimen integrity issues.
• Performs other duties as required by the department.
• Provide assistance with the management of stocking and inventorying supplies.
• Maintains professional skills and competency to do assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance.
• Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions that lead to desired outcomes.
• Actively promotes a Lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of Lean principals and processes. Using an awareness of how the work performed is valued by the customer.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE

Job Family

Laboratory Services

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