Lab Assistant - MLS Student

Rochester Regional Health

5d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Position may include the performance of simple laboratory procedures (none requiring interpretation or resulting) under the direction of licensed staff.

Requirements

Must possess skills and the ability to understand written instruction and receive and transmit information correctly.
Data entry/computer skills.
For Medical Technology Student Intern only: Enrollment in a Program of Medical Technology

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology and understanding of billing issues preferred.

Responsibilities

Notifies departments of problem resolutions pertaining to specimen discrepancies.
Understands and follows departmental policies and safety procedures to reduce risk of blood and body fluid exposure.
Retrieves samples from Specimen Processing and delivers to the appropriate testing department.
Maintains inventory, receives and stocks ordered items, checks expiration dates, logs in media and reagents.
Answers phone calls, making leadership aware of any issues that may arise.
Performs daily sample pending review, monitors batch testing pending, and locating missing samples in support of testing operation.
Performs daily support system checks for functionality and verification that they are in proper working order. i.e. water system, deionized water system. Elevate to leadership when systems deviate from expected tolerances.
Provides proficiency testing support by receiving surveys, ordering in LIS, assigning to MTs and filing paperwork.
Performs quality control verification of pipettes, timers, balances and other laboratory equipment.
Refers unresolved problems to MT or supervisor for assistance.
Sorts and loads samples onto lab automation systems
Continuously assesses work processes and makes suggestion to supervisor for improved work methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and solve operational problems.
Monitors departmental reagent inventories and notifies appropriate person when supplies reach reorder level.