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Description

Medical Lab Assistant I

Shift hours 12:00 pm - 7:30pm

• Performs and evaluates semi-technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens, test material/reagents, blood products, and quality control material.

• Works in various areas of the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratories.

• Duties may include registering patients, ordering tests, collecting samples, and assessing the acceptability of samples for testing.

• Processes samples for testing including centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping.

• Reviews patient information and test orders on paper requisitions and computerized test requests.

• Verifies complete courier delivery.

• Enters specimen tracking, laboratory data and patient information in the computer.

• Verifies and monitors all specimens received in laboratory for accurate packaging, labeling, and correct specimen collection requirements and are received appropriately.

• May perform venipuncture as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

Medical Lab Assistant I-III

Title, Salary: $16.10- $27.93/hour, The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division St. Joseph's Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30342

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department SJH Lab Support Services

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 126002

Job Category Laboratory

Schedule Other

Standard Hours 36 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $16.10/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $20.53/Hr.

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