Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago

Tucker, Georgia, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Assistant plays a vital role in the laboratory team, responsible for the proper collection, processing, and performance of waived testing of laboratory specimens under the technical direction of the Laboratory Manager/Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, Medical Technologist II, or MLA Resource Technologist.

This position requires a high level of expertise in waived testing procedures and performance, laboratory policies/procedures, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and customer service. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, good judgment, critical thinking, organizational skills, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs waived laboratory tests and waived proficiency testing, waived correlation studies, or other waived testing according to established laboratory and Medical Office policies and procedures.
  • Prioritizes waived testing and other duties to ensure optimal efficiency and timely reporting of laboratory test results.
  • Operates and maintains equipment, performs safety checks, and preventive maintenance on instruments according to procedures and manufacturers' recommendations.
  • Refers problems beyond their scope to the Medical Technologist I, Medical Technologist II, Assistant Laboratory Supervisor, or Laboratory Supervisor/Manager in a timely manner.
  • Collects laboratory specimens, performs venipuncture proficiently on all age groups, and greets members promptly using good customer service skills.
  • Exhibits competency in both Cerner, the Laboratory Information System, and Health Connect, and maintains a professional demeanor/appearance per regional policy while collecting specimens.
  • Processes stats, coagulation, and other time-sensitive specimens immediately, and follows department policies/procedures for processing specimens.
  • Protects PHI per HIPAA, including the proper disposal of all unused labels, and keeps the phlebotomy room and accessioning work area clean, sanitized, and stocked with in-date supplies and complete checklists.
Requirements:
  • Minimum two (2) years of documented previous testing experience and MLA certification from ASCP or AMT.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  • Basic Life Support required at hire.
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certificate.
  • Medical Lab Assistant Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum two (2) years of waived testing experience.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a KPGA lab as a Lab Assistant I or higher.
  • MLA (ASCP) preferred.
  • Associates degree.

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