Laboratory Support Specialist

Full time

12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America)

36 Hours per week

Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview: Responsible for supporting the laboratory's technical professionals and technicians in the performance of clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory testing.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED Required

Experience Qualifications

1 year Phlebotomy or laboratory experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency)

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, particularly during busy times. (Required proficiency)

Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures. (Preferred proficiency)

Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)

Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)

What You Will Do

Reviews, clarifies and verifies healthcare provider orders for laboratory tests. Orders tests and receives specimens 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.

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.

Perform and report results on waived test systems.

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 instrumentation under the supervision of technical staff; (5) Performing quality control and/or routine maintenance on equipment.

Alert to sources of error. Determines 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 to primary and/or reference laboratories.

Intake, documentation, and discharge of deceased patients from morgue.

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

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): Continuously greater than 5 hours

Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 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: Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours

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

Occasionally works with weak acidic and basic chemicals. Some positions work with formalin and other preservation 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.