Laboratory Assistant - Core Laboratory

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Work Shift Day
Work Day(s) Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time 5:00 AM
Shift End Time 1:30 PM
Worker Sub-Type Regular
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Assists clinical laboratory personnel in performance of responsibilities and works effectively with others to meet patient needs. Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
No minimum experience required
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to hold self and others accountable
Critical thinking skills that lead to desired outcomes
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an applied science (biology, chemistry, etc.)
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification Summary
No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strives for adult-adult relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors
Job Responsibilities
Performs duties appropriate for Laboratory Assistant.
Properly handles and processes specimens according to written procedures.
Accurately prepares send-out requisitions and samples for referral testing
Enter orders and receives all specimens in Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Performs quality assurance by monitoring pending logs, OL monitor for timed and STAT specimens, HRP and the LIS error logs. Utilizes shift to shift communication log. Document orders errors and specimen integrity issues.
Performs other duties as required by the department.
Provide assistance with the management of stocking and inventorying supplies.
Maintains professional skills and competency to do assigned tasks.
Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance.
Uses critical thinking principles in making decisions that lead to desired outcomes.
Actively promotes a Lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of Lean principals and processes. Using an awareness of how the work performed is valued by the customer.
Primary Location Address 1405 Clifton Rd NE
Job Family Laboratory Services