Laboratory Assistant

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:0 FTE, every other weekend. Temporary FT hours available.SUMMARYThe Laboratory Assistant is inoculating specimen onto culture media, which grows bacteria and/or fungus for technical analysis. The Laboratory Assistant does data entry into the LIS for each of the specimens received. The staff also fields call from nursing units, doctor offices, and physicians in regard to Microbiology.QUALIFICATIONSEducationMinimum: High School diploma or equivalent is required. A College level biology or microbiology courses required.Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, or a related science.Related ExperienceMinimum: NonePreferred: Inoculation Experience in educational or medical lab.Other Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMinimum:Preferred: Computer skills, customer service skills, troubleshooting skills.Computer CompetencyFamiliarity with standard desktop and Windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet, and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.Physical/MentalMinimum: Position has exposure to infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, fumes, and sharps. The position requires some walking, standing, bending, pushing and occasional lifting of objects weighing from 20 to 40 pounds. Concentration is required when processing specimens and data entry into the LIS system. Must be able to handle daily interruptions during processing.WORKING CONDITIONSThe conditions are fast paced with moderate to high stress. It is volume driven work, and a high level of quality is necessary. It requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize. The conditions require the ability to work as a team and independently within each shift of work.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS▪ Able to perform culture inoculation with a Varity of specimen types and other initial area procedures.▪ Able to operate basic equipment – i.e. centrifuges.▪ Able to prepare specimens for staining.▪ Must be able to do analytical functions as calculating, weighing and correlating of information.▪ Must understand and be able to use computer systems.▪ Must be able to multi-task under a volume-based work environment.▪ Must be able to organize and prioritize work to meet customer needs.▪ Must be a team player, able to flex out and help with completing work as soon as possible.▪ Must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, to patients, clients, hospital and laboratory staff.▪ Must be able to demonstrate good customer service skills.▪ Performs other duties as assigned. SYSTEMS AND INFORMATIONTo ensure appropriate utilization of Protected Health Information (PHI) associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Mercy Health’s Confidentiality of Information Standards, as well as other regulatory entities, individuals employed in this position will be granted systems and information access as appropriate for this position.DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The listed duties may be changed at the discretion of the incumbent’s supervisor.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran