Clinical Laboratory Aide

Summary

The Laboratory Aide performs various technical and clerical functions, under the supervision of a qualified technical employee. Duties may include: order entry, specimen processing, instrument preparation, delivery, storage and retrieval activities. The standard of ethical and professional performance must be consistent with established medical laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

(50%)* Prepares, processes and accessions specimens for testing procedures

( 50%)* Assists technical personnel with pre and post analytical duties

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Answering telephones, communication and documentation, department/instrument maintenance duties, supply management, maintain department conditions, manage sample storage, and miscellaneous duties as needed for test preparation and completion.

Registers specimens following all the Patient Access department protocols.

Orders tests in LIS /CoPath systems, processes samples accurately and efficiently to ensure specimen integrity and identity.

Receives specimens in the laboratory information system and distributes specimens to various departments for testing.

Retrieves specimens from storage for add on or repeat testing.

Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback for patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years.

All other duties as assigned.

Required Education

Education: HIGH

Equivalent Experience:

Education Specialization: GENSTUDY

Essential: true

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Organization skills, manual dexterity, customer service skills, communication skills, teamwork skills, and computer skills are required.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Six (6) months experience in a clinical or microbiology laboratory and/or one (1) year experience in handling biological specimens preferred.

Medical terminology, knowledge of laboratory policies, procedures and protocols are preferred.

Knowledge of MISYS LIS, HIS and admitting policies and procedures are preferred.

Job shadow in Microbiology and/or Histology may be required commensurate to experience in either department.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)