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Lab Assistant

Employer
Altru Health System
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
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Industry
Professional Services
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

The Laboratory Assistant utilizes technology to effectively perform data entry and retrieval and completes documentation; assures accurate specimen labeling; processes laboratory and patient reports; retrieves, opens and sorts specimens' prepares and maintains supply/inventory; initiates, completes and documents quality assurance and maintenance processes; Recognizes problems, troubleshoots and takes corrective action; answers phones promptly and courteously and maintains a neat and orderly work area. Patients cared for include those in the following age groups: infant, children, adolescents, adult and geriatric.

Primary Job Duties:
- Utilizes technology to effectively perform accurate data entry/retrieval and clerical work, and/or completes all required documentation legibly and according to standard operating procedure.
- Assures accurate specimen labeling in all processes to which it applies according to standard operating procedure at all times.
- Processes laboratory and patient reports according to standard operating procedure, i.e., printing, recording, distribution, filing, retrieval, faxing, etc.
- Retrieves, opens, and sorts specimens and verifies complete patient identification and information on requisitions and specimens according to standard operating procedure. Processes patients/specimens according to standard operating procedure, i.e., admitting, order entry, accessioning, timing-in, distribution, etc. Processes blood and body fluid specimens for requested procedure and prepares, distributes and stores specimen aliquots following standard operating procedure.
- Prepares and maintains adequate supply inventory following standard operating procedure, i.e., reagents, stains, media, stock cultures, work process supplies, etc.
- Initiates, completes and documents quality assurance and maintenance processes according to standard operating procedure.
- Recognizes problems, troubleshoots, takes corrective action according to predetermined criteria, documents problems and all corrective action taken and notifies supervisor as appropriate of problems in a timely manner.
- Answers telephone promptly, courteously and in a helpful manner and communicates messages accurately, indicating those requiring immediate action or response.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED :

Required:
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• Six month to one year of experience in laboratory or medically related training/field with knowledge of medical terminology.

Company

Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.

At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.

Company info
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Telephone
701-780-5123
Location
Grand Forks
North Dakota
US

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