Job Title: Lab Asst II  Core Lab

We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way  Louisville KY 40202

Shift Options: 5a-530p  Full Time

The Laboratory Assistant II in the Core Laboratory shall: have a sound knowledge of processing all types

of specimens with attention to detail and accuracy; enter results into the Laboratory Computer System

under the supervision of a Technologist; load patient specimens onto lab analyzers; perform analyzer

maintenance; interact courteously and professionally with all customers; respect patient’s rights; actively

support the policies of the Laboratory and Hospital.

1. Performs computer and clerical duties; related to specimen processing and referral lab testing; filing,

scanning reports, registering patients, assists with phlebotomy, audit trails and ordering tests as

needed.

2. Properly prepares samples for lab testing and tracks all specimens sent to referral labs.

3. Reviews all referral lab invoices and regularly performs and tracks a monthly audit of referral labs.

4. Assists is setting up new CDM numbers for newly requested referral tests and correctly utilizes the

gatekeeper policy.

5. Creates manual charges until CDM numbers are generated.

6. Works to resolve ordering and billing problems for referral lab testing.

7. Direct observations of routine patient tests performance, including, as applicable, patient

identification and preparation; and specimen collection, handling, processing and testing.

8. Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks.

9. Accurately reports patient results in the Laboratory Information System.

10. Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.

11. Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing.

12. Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.

13. Develops and assists in writing policies, procedures and training documents for specimen

processing.

14. Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies.

15. Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.

16. Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.

17. Performs other duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good clerical and computer skills are required.

Experience (required and preferred):

• Previous experience in laboratory specimen processing and phlebotomy.

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