Part-Time Laboratory Associate

Job Details

Job Location: Eagleville Hospital – Eagleville, PA 19403
Salary Range: $22.00
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: 1st shift
Job Category: Health Care

Job Summary

Coordinates Eagleville Hospital’s laboratory services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains all Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist and/or other Lab personnel.
• Maintains all records relating to quality control i.e. standards and controls.
• Maintains Lab equipment and supplies to insure accurate/proper performance.
• Special projects as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
• Performs phlebotomies.
• Knowledge of all lab testing, EKG’s, and record keeping.
• Reports any infectious disease as listed by the Department of Health to the Health Services manager.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with current hospital safety and infection control policies.
• Attends recommended committee meetings.
• Special projects as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Customer Service and Satisfaction

• Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally, stating to the caller “Eagleville Hospital” your name and department.
• Assist patients, family members and other customers with concern and empathy.
• Respect patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Communicate with all customers in a respectful and courteous manner.

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Medical Assistant

• Must have knowledge of laboratory procedures, accreditation, proficiency testing and quality control.
• Experience in performing EKG’s helpful.
• Knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of Lab panels.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of less than 20 pounds.
• Walking between buildings on campus.
• Unimpaired vision and hearing.
• Minimal reaching and bending.
• Manual dexterity.

Work Environment

Information on hazardous waste, chemical exposure, weather conditions, travel, work hours, overtime considerations to be provided.